| Botanical name | Pyracantha species |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | January February August September October November December This plant bears clusters of white flowers in spring and summer. |
| Common name(s) | Firethorn |
| Foliage | This plants bear simple leaves that are lanceolate to ovate. |
| Uses in landscape design | Most species perform best in cool,moist climates,where they are useful landscape subjects for the shrubbery or used as espalier specimens or for hedging. |
| Maintenance | Prunning is not essential but may be helpful to control size; hedges can be pruned from early to mid-summer. |
| Fruit | This plant bears masses of red, orange, or yellow fruit, which persist into winter. |
| Soil conditions | They perform best in a fertile well-drained soil. |
| Wildlife attractions | birds |
| Propagation | Propagate from seed or cuttings. |
Pyracantha species (Firethorn)
- Botanical name: Pyracantha species
- Common name(s): Firethorn
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
This plant bears clusters of white flowers in spring and summer. The leaves are lanceolate to ovate. It can be used in the landscape as a ground cover, barrier hedge, informal hedge and can be espaliered against walls. The fruit attracts birds. This plants tolerate a variety of soil types and needs regular pruning to maintain shape.
Family: Rosaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: py-ra-KAN-tha
Pyracantha species requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
January February August September October November December
This plant bears clusters of white flowers in spring and summer.
This plants bear simple leaves that are lanceolate to ovate.
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