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Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Scarlet Storm’
Choose Double Take® Scarlet Quince if you want strong early red bloom without thorny old-fashioned quince growth. The tradeoff: it is a spring show first, not a privacy plant or all-season anchor.
Buy This If
You want red flowers early.
You dislike thorny shrubs.
Deer pressure is a concern.
Skip This If
You need winter privacy.
You want summer-long bloom.
You need a very small shrub.
PGNE Report Card
Category
Grade
Why
Landscape Impact
A-
The red spring bloom makes a clear statement when many shrubs are still waking up.
Growth Rate
B
It fills in at a steady pace, but it is not the fastest way to make a hedge.
Maintenance
B+
Thornless and fruitless growth keeps it cleaner than older quince, with pruning best done after bloom.
Deer Resistance
B+
Deer tend to leave this alone, though hungry deer may sample it where pressure is heavy.
Small Space Fit
B
It works in many home beds, but it still needs room to keep its natural shape.
Screening Value
C
It can add seasonal mass, but its deciduous habit and spring focus limit privacy value.
Our Experience
At PGNE, we would typically place this where spring color matters up close: near walks, patios, or mixed borders. Give it room, then prune right after flowering only if shaping is needed.
Plant Facts
Mature Height
4.5 ft
Mature Width
3.5 ft
Hardiness Zones
4a-9a
Spacing
4.5 ft
Sun
Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture
Average to wet
Growth Habit
Rounded, mounding, compact
Customers Usually Ask
Does it have thorns?
No, this variety is thornless, which is a big upgrade over older flowering quince.
Will it make fruit?
No, it is fruitless, so it stays cleaner around beds and walkways.
When should I prune it?
Prune after flowering so you do not cut off the next spring’s bloom.
Proven Winners — bred and tested for real performance
Trialed and tested before release
Bred for improved bloom, color, or habit
Backed by a trusted national brand
Grown and hardened off for New England conditions
We grow and acclimate our Proven Winners stock right here in New Hampshire, so it's ready for New England winters before it ever leaves our nursery.
I couldn’t be present when the tree was planted. I was very happy with the tree. It was planted correctly and at the proper height. As an arborist I see trees improperly planted frequently. Thank you!
They're very "leggy" right now but that's not unexpected in the fall. Otherwise, they look healthy, and we're looking forward to seeing them next year.
So far so good! Ordering was easy. So was pickup. We're looking forward to seeing how it does in the spring.
Jonathan Berenson
Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
Installation Service
Anonymous
They delivered three trees: a big linden, a big poplar and a little spice bush with install on the big trees. The install guys were great and professional and fast. All the trees looked good with minimal damage.
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Joseph Sico
I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
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Aileen Maconi
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
