DESCRIPTION
Chaenomeles speciosa 'Orange Delight' is a deciduous shrub known for its stunning orange flowers that bloom in early spring before the leaves emerge. Growing to a height and spread of 3 feet, it forms a dense, rounded shape with clusters of cup-shaped, slightly ruffled flowers along bare branches. After blooming, it produces small, tart, apple-like fruits that ripen to golden yellow in the fall, often used for jellies and preserves. 'Orange Delight' is hardy and adaptable, thriving in various soil types and tolerating urban pollution, making it ideal for city gardens. It prefers full sun to partial shade and needs regular watering, especially during dry periods.
DESCRIPTION
Chaenomeles speciosa 'Orange Delight' is a deciduous shrub known for its stunning orange flowers that bloom in early spring before the leaves emerge. Growing to a height and spread of 3 feet, it forms a dense, rounded shape with clusters of cup-shaped, slightly ruffled flowers along bare branches. After blooming, it produces small, tart, apple-like fruits that ripen to golden yellow in the fall, often used for jellies and preserves. 'Orange Delight' is hardy and adaptable, thriving in various soil types and tolerating urban pollution, making it ideal for city gardens. It prefers full sun to partial shade and needs regular watering, especially during dry periods.