Orleans Flowering Quince

This variety came from an old specimen that is growing wild along the roadside near the bridge here in Orleans, CA. It has very beautiful rose colored flowers on a low and spreading bush. It could have been named in its day and probably was part of an old homestead years ago before the highway was widened. Really tough plant has survived countless summers with no moisture or care during our long hot drought season. A bit of a landmark and fortunately the Caltrans crews also appreciate it and have been mowing around it for all these years.