Japanese quince

A small thorny tree, native to Japan and China, the quince bonsai tree is very popular for its beautiful little flowers. These can be white, pink, red or orange-red. They occur early in the year, starting in January, and develop over a long period of time. The leaves are 3 to 5 cm long. In autumn, small fruits appear and it is best to remove them so that the tree maintains its energy. It is also a good defensive shrub, which produces decorative fruits, which can be used to make excellent jams.