Pyracantha coccinea

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Eastern Pyracantha

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Connon Nursery

 

Description

This evergreen shrub will grow about 8'-10' tall and wide. It has small, dark green leaves with thorns hidden. Fragrant, white flowers bloom in the spring, followed by berries that change from green to orange, red or yellow in the fall. Birds love these berries. If the shrub is in full sun, you will have more berries. Soil should be well draining

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Green, Orange, Red

 

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees, Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Fragrance, Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Park, Roadside, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences

 

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.