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.
Attributes
Type
Shrub, evergreen
Spread
2.5 – 4.0 m
Soil
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Min. temperature
-15 °C
Data: Royal Horticultural Society, Missouri Botanical Garden
Drought tolerant
Evergreen
Attracts pollinators
Care guide
Sun
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Low
Height
2–4 m
Hardiness
High
Flowering
Spring
Foliage
Evergreen
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
Available Sizes
2L
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Medium hedges, 1–2 m
A thorny security hedge, with white spring flowers and red to orange berries.
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Winter flowers and fruit
Red to orange berries in dense clusters that decorate the shrub in autumn and winter.
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Sources
Page information is based on the following sources:
- Profile Wikipedia (EN) — Pyracantha coccinea, Crataegus pyracantha
- Facts Royal Horticultural Society, Missouri Botanical Garden