The Chaenomeles 'Crimson & Gold', commonly known as Flowering Quince or Japanese Quince, is a fast-growing, compact, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub. It produces an abundance of bright red, cup-shaped flowers with golden yellow anthers in the center from March to May, providing early color to the garden. The thorny branches are adorned with glossy, obovate leaves that emerge with red tints and mature to dark green. After flowering, small, fragrant green-yellow fruits appear in early autumn, suitable for preserves and jellies. This hardy variety thrives in full sunlight and well-drained soil, tolerating dry conditions and urban pollution, making it ideal for city gardens and balconies. Regular pruning after flowering helps maintain its shape and size. It is well-suited for large containers, mixed shrub borders, hedging, and general garden use.