What Tree

[killjoy]

i have a rather woody straggly bush growing up against a wall probably about 6ft tall and not particularly healthy, although it does refuse to die.

It is deciduous and has a strong orange blossom, the fruit looks like a small yellow apple (2~3 inch diameter) with a very sticky surface.

My first thought was that it was a crab apple, but not with the orange flowers.

Any suggestions?

[veggiechicken]

Is it japonica? aka ornamental quince?

[Aberdeenplotter]

Is it japonica? aka ornamental quince?

My thought as well. Cut these down to ground level and they grow back. Wonderful when they get out of control.

[northepaul]

Sounds like a Japanese quince to me too - and you can actually eat the fruit cooked but they are very pippy!!

[veggiechicken]

Sounds like a Japanese quince to me too - and you can actually eat the fruit cooked but they are very pippy!!

Makes a good jelly though.

[northepaul]

Yes but you need an awful lot of patience and fruit!!

[killjoy]

Thanks, looked at a few pictures and it does seem to be a quince.

[Two_Sheds]

It's def a quince ~ you gave a perfect description of one
Lots of threads about them at the mo, it's harvest time

[Glutton4...]

My Nan used to make jelly from the fruit of one that grew over from her neighbour's garden - it was a lovely Amber colour, and very tasty. ::