Synonyms
Chaenomeles japonica 'Cido Red'
Shrubs Fruit Edible
A spreading, deciduous shrub to 1m in height, with small oval, mid-green leaves and bearing clusters of orange-red, cup-shaped flowers in spring produced on bare branches before the leaves emerge, followed by very large, aromatic, yellow fruits in autumn. These can be used to make jams and jellies but please see notes on toxicity for further advice
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Clay, Loam, Sand, Chalk
Max Height
0.5-1 metres
Max Spread
1.5-2.5 metres