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Firethorn

Pyracantha Koidzumii 'Victory'

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Overview

Pyracantha koidzumii 'Victory' (Firethorn) is an evergreen shrub, prized for its dense growth habit, reaching up to 8-10 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide. It features glossy green leaves and vibrant orange-red berries in fall that attract birds. Tiny white flowers bloom in spring. Tolerant of drought once established, it thrives in full sun to part shade and requires well-draining soil. Use as a hedge, barrier or accent plant. Hardy to USDA Zone 7.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 8–8Type Ground cover, ShrubClimate Mediterranean
Firethorn (Pyracantha Koidzumii 'Victory') — reaching up to 8-10 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide
Firethorn (Pyracantha Koidzumii 'Victory') — prized for its dense growth habitFirethorn (Pyracantha Koidzumii 'Victory') — Pyracantha koidzumii 'Victory' (Firethorn) is an evergreen shrub

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones
8–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Shrub
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Firethorn (Pyracantha Koidzumii 'Victory') — reaching up to 8-10 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide
Firethorn (Pyracantha Koidzumii 'Victory') — prized for its dense growth habit
Firethorn (Pyracantha Koidzumii 'Victory') — Pyracantha koidzumii 'Victory' (Firethorn) is an evergreen shrub

Photograph: Forest & Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 · source

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