Chaenomeles

Genus containing 3 species of deciduous shrubs bearing pink, red or white flowers in clusters, they measure 3-4.5cm wide and have 5 petals. Flowering occurs late winter to early spring and the fruits produce ripen in late autumn. Leaves are simple and serrated. They originate from areas in Japan, Korea, China, Bhutan and Burma. They are popular ornamental shrub species in Europe and North America.