How to prune flowering quince 'crimson and gold'

After flowering in spring (April–May) for free-standing shrubs; summer spur-shortening for wall-trained plants. For free-standing shrubs: shorten flowered shoots to 2–3 leaves, remove dead and very old stems at the base. For wall-trained plants: tie in new growth to the framework in summer; cut back all side-shoots to 2–3 buds from the main branches in summer after flowering.

Annually. Yes — Chaenomeles 'Crimson and Gold' benefits from annual pruning to maintain shape and encourage flowering. It flowers on spurs on older wood, so prune after blooming. When grown as a free-standing shrub, shorten side-shoots and remove very old or dead stems. Wall-trained plants need more regular tying-in and spur pruning.

For free-standing shrubs: shorten flowered shoots to 2–3 leaves, remove dead and very old stems at the base. For wall-trained plants: tie in new growth to the framework in summer; cut back all side-shoots to 2–3 buds from the main branches in summer after flowering.