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Species: Pyracantha coccinea

(pye-ra-kan'tha kok-sin'ee-ah

Pyracantha coccinea

Scarlet Firethorn; Laland Firethorn

Found on Course Walks

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

There are numerous cultivars of this species. This species as with many in Rosaceae is susceptible to many pests and disease including fire-blight, canker, mildew, etc. Selection is currently under way for disease resistant varieties, some exist.

'Apache', 'Chadwickii', 'Fiery Cascade', 'Gnome', 'Kasan', 'Lalandei', 'Lowboy', 'Mohave', 'Soleil d'Or', 'Teton', 'Tiny Tim', 'Wyattii', 'Yukon Belle'

Ornamental Characteristics

Shrub > 8 feet, Shrub 4 to 8 feet

10' - 15'

Evergreen

shrub with stiff spiny branches

hardy; best in full sun; will tolerate part shade. Leaves will burn in winter in full sun

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun, Part shade

5b

Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

semi-evergreen to evergreen; orange-red fruit; dark green foliage; great as espaliered plant; thorns

Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

susceptible to scab, fireblight, twig blight, leaf blight, root rot, aphids, lace bug, scales; (a member of the Rosaceae family and therefore subject to rose family diseases)

Bare Root Transplanting


Other

native from southern Europe to western Asia; transplant from container; once planted, do not move; regular pruning necessary to keep desired shape

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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