The Red Flowering Quince tree, a relative of roses, is a thorny shrub known for its easy-to-grow nature, making it ideal for barrier or border plantings. With beautiful red, orange, white, or pink flowers and shiny dark green foliage, the Red Flowering Quince adds a pop of color to any garden. This shrub forms a dense mound of gray-brown spiny twigs, adorned with five-petal flowers that are approximately two inches in diameter. The vibrant red quince flowers last for 10 to 14 days and are succeeded by yellowish-green fruits that can be utilized in preserves and jellies. (USDA Zones 4-9)