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Mediterranean Pyracantha

Pyracantha Coccinea

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Overview

The Mediterranean Pyracantha (Pyracantha coccinea) is an evergreen shrub with a robust character, reaching heights and spreads of 6 to 15 feet. Famous for dense, thorny branches, it features glossy, dark green leaves. Spring brings clusters of modest white flowers, while the fall and winter seasons showcase brilliant red to orange berries, providing striking contrast and a feast for local birds. Ideal for hedges or defensive barriers in USDA zones 6-9.

Sun FullWater LowZones 6–6Type Shrub
Mediterranean Pyracantha (Pyracantha Coccinea) — Its dense growth habit and formidable thorns; ensuring that Pyracantha coccinea remains a formidable and
Mediterranean Pyracantha (Pyracantha Coccinea) — Ideal for hedges or defensive barriers in USDA zones 6-9; <br><br>In late spring to early summer, the shrubMediterranean Pyracantha (Pyracantha Coccinea) — resilient evergreen shrub that provides year-long interest and robust character to any landscape designMediterranean Pyracantha (Pyracantha Coccinea) — For optimal berry production and plant healthMediterranean Pyracantha (Pyracantha Coccinea) — reaching heights and spreads of 6 to 15 feet; it can be tailored through pruning to fit specific design needsMediterranean Pyracantha (Pyracantha Coccinea) — white flowers in the gardenMediterranean Pyracantha (Pyracantha Coccinea) — providing striking contrast and a feast for local birds+54

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
6–6

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Rosaceae

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Mediterranean Pyracantha (Pyracantha Coccinea) — Its dense growth habit and formidable thorns; ensuring that Pyracantha coccinea remains a formidable and
Mediterranean Pyracantha (Pyracantha Coccinea) — Ideal for hedges or defensive barriers in USDA zones 6-9; <br><br>In late spring to early summer, the shrub
Mediterranean Pyracantha (Pyracantha Coccinea) — resilient evergreen shrub that provides year-long interest and robust character to any landscape design
Mediterranean Pyracantha (Pyracantha Coccinea) — For optimal berry production and plant health
Mediterranean Pyracantha (Pyracantha Coccinea) — reaching heights and spreads of 6 to 15 feet; it can be tailored through pruning to fit specific design needs
Mediterranean Pyracantha (Pyracantha Coccinea) — white flowers in the garden
Mediterranean Pyracantha (Pyracantha Coccinea) — providing striking contrast and a feast for local birds
Mediterranean Pyracantha (Pyracantha Coccinea) — Famous for dense, thorny branches, it features glossy, dark green leaves; <br><br>In late spring to early
Mediterranean Pyracantha (Pyracantha Coccinea) — and thereafter the shrub is moderately drought-tolerant
Mediterranean Pyracantha (Pyracantha Coccinea) — resilient evergreen shrub that provides year-long interest and robust character to any landscape, image 37
Mediterranean Pyracantha (Pyracantha Coccinea) — Growing to an average height of 8 to 12 feet with a similar spread
Mediterranean Pyracantha (Pyracantha Coccinea) — Famous for dense, thorny branches, it features glossy, dark green leaves
Mediterranean Pyracantha (Pyracantha Coccinea) — shrub with white blooms
Mediterranean Pyracantha (Pyracantha Coccinea) — reaching up to an inch in length
Mediterranean Pyracantha (Pyracantha Coccinea) — the Mediterranean Pyracantha does best in full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained soil to thrive
Mediterranean Pyracantha (Pyracantha Coccinea) — reaching heights and spreads of 6 to 15 feet
Mediterranean Pyracantha (Pyracantha Coccinea) — Spring brings clusters of modest white flowers; ensuring that Pyracantha coccinea remains a formidable and
Mediterranean Pyracantha (Pyracantha Coccinea) — ensuring that Pyracantha coccinea remains a formidable and beautiful addition to the designed space
Mediterranean Pyracantha (Pyracantha Coccinea) — Regular watering during its first growing season will establish an extensive root system
Mediterranean Pyracantha (Pyracantha Coccinea) — Ideal for hedges or defensive barriers in USDA zones 6-9
Mediterranean Pyracantha (Pyracantha Coccinea) — shrub for full
Mediterranean Pyracantha (Pyracantha Coccinea) — Spring brings clusters of modest white flowers
Mediterranean Pyracantha (Pyracantha Coccinea) — providing vital food for birds and a vibrant display against the often bleak winter landscape
Mediterranean Pyracantha (Pyracantha Coccinea) — <br><br>In late spring to early summer, the shrub bursts into a profusion of white blossoms
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