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Firethorn

Pyracantha Crenatoserrata

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Overview

Firethorn (Pyracantha crenatoserrata) is a resilient evergreen shrub known for its dense growth and sharp thorns, reaching 6-18 feet in height. It boasts glossy leaves, clusters of small white flowers in late spring, and abundant bright orange-red berries in fall, which persist into winter, offering valuable food for birds. Well-suited for hedges or barriers, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts to various soils, requiring minimal maintenance once established.

Sun FullWater LowZones 5–10Type Shrub
Firethorn (Pyracantha Crenatoserrata) — clusters of small white flowers in late spring
Firethorn (Pyracantha Crenatoserrata) — requiring minimal maintenance once establishedFirethorn (Pyracantha Crenatoserrata) — which persist into winterFirethorn (Pyracantha Crenatoserrata) — followed by the signature bright orange to red berries that persist into the winter monthsFirethorn (Pyracantha Crenatoserrata) — dark green leaves with finely serrated edgesFirethorn (Pyracantha Crenatoserrata) — where it can provide both aesthetic appeal and functional benefitsFirethorn (Pyracantha Crenatoserrata) — it is versatile for various design needs+6

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Rosaceae

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Firethorn (Pyracantha Crenatoserrata) — clusters of small white flowers in late spring
Firethorn (Pyracantha Crenatoserrata) — requiring minimal maintenance once established
Firethorn (Pyracantha Crenatoserrata) — which persist into winter
Firethorn (Pyracantha Crenatoserrata) — followed by the signature bright orange to red berries that persist into the winter months
Firethorn (Pyracantha Crenatoserrata) — dark green leaves with finely serrated edges
Firethorn (Pyracantha Crenatoserrata) — where it can provide both aesthetic appeal and functional benefits
Firethorn (Pyracantha Crenatoserrata) — it is versatile for various design needs
Firethorn (Pyracantha Crenatoserrata) — offering valuable food for birds
Firethorn (Pyracantha Crenatoserrata) — and abundant bright orange-red berries in fall
Firethorn (Pyracantha Crenatoserrata) — reaching 6-18 feet in height
Firethorn (Pyracantha Crenatoserrata) — With a mature height typically ranging from 6 to 12 feet and a similar spread
Firethorn (Pyracantha Crenatoserrata) — Well-suited for hedges or barriers
Firethorn (Pyracantha Crenatoserrata) — it thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts to various soils
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