Chaenomeles speciosa 'Nivalis'

The stems of this vigorous flowering quince bear simple, oval leaves and are smothered with pretty, pure white, delicate-looking flowers from March to May. Soon after the flowers fade, Chaenomeles speciaosa 'Nivalis' produces aromatic, green-yellow fruit, and the spiny branches serve as a deterrent to intruders and marauding cats. Height: 2.5m (8'). Spread: 4m (13').