Chaenomoles Fruit

I have bought a Chaenomoles plant which appears to be doing well and I have noticed what resembles a small apple is hanging off the end of one branch. What is this and should I do anything?

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#1 Comment By kh0001 On 08/13/2016 @ 10:57 pm

That would be the reason that Chaenomeles were an early favorite of farmers when it was first introduced into the U.S. — that fruit is actually edible when it ripens in the fall. This article contains more information about Chaenomeles fruit:

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Read more at Gardening Know How: Flowering Quince Care: How To Care For A Japanese Flowering Quince https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/flowering-quince/japanese-flowering-quince.htm ^[2]

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