Quince Bushes

Flowering Quince Shrubs: Early Blooms & Lasting Beauty

Bring early-season color and charm to your landscape with Flowering Quince shrubs from Nature Hills. Known for their profuse spring blooms, thorny branches, and unique structure, these adaptable shrubs are a delightful way to kick off the gardening season.

Native to China, Japan, and Korea, ornamental Quinces (genus Chaenomeles) bloom before the leaves appear (similar to Redbuds) creating a striking display of vibrant flowers on bare branches.

Some varieties may produce small, tart fruit used in jams and jellies, these shrubs are grown mainly for their ornamental flowering value and resilience. The apple shaped fruit is very sour and is sometimes used to give flavor to stewed or baked apples.

Key Benefits of Flowering Quince Shrubs

• Early Spring Blooms – Bright flowers appear before leaves for maximum impact
• Unique Branching Structure – Adds winter and early-spring interest
• Wide Soil Adaptability – Thrives in a variety of soils, including dry locations
• Full Sun to Partial Shade – More blooms with full sun, but tolerant of some shade
• Highly Disease & Pollution Tolerant – Great for urban and suburban gardens
• Long-Lived Shrubs – Many pioneer-planted Quinces are still thriving today!

These tough yet beautiful plants are perfect for gardeners seeking early blooms and dependable structure.

Landscaping With Quince Shrubs

Flowering Quinces add beauty, versatility, and character to a wide range of garden styles:

• Accent shrubs in mixed borders or cottage gardens
• Early-season focal points in foundation plantings
• Hedges and screens, thanks to their dense, thorny growth
• Pollinator-friendly gardens, offering nectar early in the season
• City and urban gardens, where pollution tolerance is needed

Their early bloom and striking form make them favorites for late winter and early spring landscapes.

How to Grow & Care For Flowering Quince

Flowering Quince is easy to grow and care for, thriving with minimal maintenance:

• Plant in full sun for best flowering, but partial shade is tolerated
• Adaptable to a wide range of soils—well-drained soil is preferred
• Water regularly during the first season, then only during dry spells afterward
• Use the Finger Test to monitor soil moisture
• Add a 3–4 inch layer of arborist mulch to conserve moisture and improve soil
• Minimal pruning needed; trim after blooming to shape if necessary
• Flowering Quince is disease-tolerant and withstands urban pollution well

With proper placement, these shrubs will reward you with a lifetime of color and low-care beauty.

Order Flowering Quince Shrubs Today

Add early spring excitement and striking form to your garden with Flowering Quince varieties from Nature Hills. Explore our selection and find the perfect variety to fit your landscape vision.

Need help choosing the right Quince for your space? Call our plant experts at (402) 934-8116! We’re happy to help you grow a more beautiful, colorful garden.