Chaenomeles, commonly known as Japanese Flowering Quince, is a deciduous shrub which is often planted as informal and specimen hedging but is also excellent for a partly shady border with moderately fertile, well-drained soil, and looks stunning trained against a wall. Ornamental quinces bring a welcome flush of colour to the garden in spring, when their bare twigs are smothered in flowers before the glossy, dark green leaves appear. After the flowering period fruits appear which are unpleasant if consumed raw however they can be made into marmalade and preserves, or picked and placed in a bowl as an attractive and scented room freshener.