Chaenomeles x superba 39elly mossel39 is an adaptable and attractive shrub it can be planted as a free standing specimen or trained as a wall shrub it can also be planted in lines to create a colourful low hedge in spring it bears many scarlet red flowers with yellow stamens later in the year the shrub grows apple like fuits although more for visual interest than for eating 40they are only palatable if they are cooked41 this japanese quince is ideal for wildlife gardens or pl