Firethorn
Pyracantha coccinea
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Firethorn is a thorny evergreen shrub prized for its abundant clusters of small white flowers in spring followed by vibrant orange, red, or yellow berries that persist through winter, providing excellent ornamental interest and wildlife food.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Southeast Europe and Asia Minor
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
Teton is an upright cultivar with orange berries, Mohave produces bright red berries with good vigor, and Yukon Belle offers orange berries with enhanced cold hardiness for zone 5 gardens.
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Firethorn is a thorny evergreen shrub prized for its abundant clusters of small white flowers in spring followed by vibrant orange, red, or yellow berries that persist through winter, providing excellent ornamental interest and wildlife food.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Firethorn grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Southeast Europe and Asia Minor
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
Teton is an upright cultivar with orange berries, Mohave produces bright red berries with good vigor, and Yukon Belle offers orange berries with enhanced cold hardiness for zone 5 gardens.