Common name: Firethorn

Family: Rosaceae

Plant type	Shrub
Height	8 to 12 feet
Spread	6 to 8 feet
Habit	Bushy
Foliage	Evergreen
Growth rate	Vigorous
Interests	Flowers, fruit
Uses	Borders, informal hedging
Skill level	Beginner
Maintenance	None to slight
Hardiness	7
Heat zone
Sun	Full sun to shade
Moisture	Dry to moist
Soil type	Slightly acid to slightly lime
Soil fertility	Moderate
Water consumption	Moderate
Site	Sheltered to exposed
Flower colour	White
Flower season	Mid spring to late spring
Flower size	Small
Foliage colour	Green
Fruit colour	Orange, red, yellow
Edible parts
Harvest time
Stems
Features	Thorny
Wildlife
Texture	Hard spikey

Pyracanthas are evergreen shrubs which bear white flowers in spring and usually and impressive display of red, orange or yellow berries in autumn. Their stems are strongly thorny and they make an effective barrier against intruders. They look good grown as a flowering hedge, but pruning may cost them their berries.

Pyracanthas will grow in sun, light shade or even tolerate deep shade but without so much colour. They grow in in any well-drained soil which is not waterlogged. They are tough shrubs which will cope well in an exposed site. If required they can be trimmed after flowering.

Pests and Diseases

Pyracanthas can be susceptible to fireblight.

Task Calendar

Season	Details
Early-summer	Trim if necessary