Red Japonica Blossom in Winter
Melbourne has been blessed with some beautiful, sunny days this winter, which has made going for a suburban stroll a delight.
Much was my surprise the other day n a wander to discover a red Japonica in bloom!
Chaenomeles Japonica, known as either the Japanese Quince or Maule's Quince, is a species of flowering quince. It is a thorny deciduous shrub that is commonly cultivated. It is shorter than another commonly cultivated species, growing to only about one metre in height. The fruit is called Kusa-boke in Japanese.
Red Japonica Blossom in Winter
Melbourne has been blessed with some beautiful, sunny days this winter, which has made going for a suburban stroll a delight.
Much was my surprise the other day n a wander to discover a red Japonica in bloom!
Chaenomeles Japonica, known as either the Japanese Quince or Maule's Quince, is a species of flowering quince. It is a thorny deciduous shrub that is commonly cultivated. It is shorter than another commonly cultivated species, growing to only about one metre in height. The fruit is called Kusa-boke in Japanese.