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Common Name: Firethorn

Species Name: Pyracantha coccinea

Family Name: Rosaceae

 

 

Examples of FirethornPyracantha coccinea

Long, shiny, dark-green leaves on a Firethorn stem.
Long, shiny, dark-green leaves on a Firethorn stem.
Long, shiny, dark-green leaves on a Firethorn stem.
A long, dark-green Firethorn branch with new, small buds. 
A long, dark-green Firethorn branch with new, small buds. 
A long, dark-green Firethorn branch with new, small buds.
A tight cluster of small, green and round Firethorn berries.
A tight cluster of small, green and round Firethorn berries.
A tight cluster of small, green and round Firethorn berries.

 

 

Plant Facts  
Origin Asia Minor
Sun Preference Full Sun

 

 

ID Characteristics

 

 

Habitat/Ecology  
Soil Preference Well-drained
USDA Cold Hardiness Zone 6º
Notes Vigorous grower that needs room or lots of pruning, beautiful fruit all winter long

 

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