These beauties are a harbinger of spring, often continuing to flower through the summer. Cut branches are treasured for flower arrangements and the smaller varieties make a perfect bonsai. Quince are a snap to grow. What's not to like?

CLARKE'S WHITE FLOWERING Medium-sized, upright grower that has flowers but no edible fruit (4 ft. wide by 6 ft. high). Profuse white blooms in early spring and sporadically thereafter. Ungrafted. Zones 7-10. Self-pollinating. $29.99 3 gal (2-3ft).

RED CHARLOT FLOWERING Another great bloomer to get you over the winter blues. Red blossoms in early spring and sporadically afterwards. No edible fruit. Ungrafted. Zones 6-9. Self-pollinating. $29.99 3 gal (2-3ft).

TOYO-NISHIKI FLOWERING Gorgeous combinations of white, pink and red in every blossom will delight you each spring. Can grow to 6 ft or more in time but is easily kept smaller. No edible fruit. Ungrafted. Zones 6-9. Self-pollinating. $29.99 3 gal (2-3ft).

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