Climbing Plants
Firethorn
Pyracantha coccinea, Crataegus pyracantha
Pyracantha is a spiny evergreen shrub bearing small white flowers and bright red berries that ripen in autumn and persist into winter. Widely grown for defensive hedging and ornamental planting.
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Type
Shrub, evergreen
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Spread
2.5 – 4.0 m
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Soil
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
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Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
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Min. temperature
≈ -15 °C
Data: Royal Horticultural Society, Missouri Botanical Garden
Drought tolerant
Evergreen
Attracts pollinators
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Sun
Full sun to partial shade
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Water
Low
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Height
2–4 m
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Hardiness
High
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Flowering
Spring
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Foliage
Evergreen
warning Safety
Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
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2L
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verified Sources
Page information is based on the following sources:
- Profile Wikipedia (EN) — Pyracantha coccinea, Crataegus pyracantha
- Facts Royal Horticultural Society, Missouri Botanical Garden