Pyracantha coccinea |
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Eastern Pyracantha |
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
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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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:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.