Pyracantha Plant

According to the new southern living garden book all grow fast and vigorously varying in habit from upright to sprawling. Pyracantha from greek pyr fire and akanthos thorn hence firethorn is a genus of large thorny evergreen shrubs in the family rosaceae with common names firethorn or pyracantha.

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Pyracantha plant

Later in the year the berries add bright pops of color to a quiet winter landscape. Displays vibrant red berry clusters late in the season and holds them through winter. It produces showstopping clusters of bright red or orange berries beginning in late fall.

They are native to an area extending from southwest europe east to southeast asia. Put on shoes long sleeves long pants heavy work gloves and safety glasses before working with or around the pyracantha. Space separate plants far enough apart.

Pyracantha produces white flowers and glossy deep green evergreen foliage. How to plant and care for pyracanthas. Transfer the plant into the planting hole.

Depending on the conditions in which they re planted they can usually be counted on to grow from 5 12 feet high and 5 8 feet wide. Add as small amount of organic fertilizer. Use as a hedge screen or windbreak.

Select a planting site in full sun or part shade where the. Tips for growing pyracantha. Plant the pyracantha in fall or spring.

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