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Firethorn or Pyracantha is a large evergreen shrub that is valued for its outstanding display of red autumn berries. These are produced from the white flowers that appear in spring. Its dark green leaves are augmented by sharp thorns which when used as a boundary plant provide an effective security barrier.
Pyracantha coccinea
Common name: Firethorn
Native: Southern Europe and Caucasus.
Provenance: UK
Size and spread (10 years): 3m x 2m
Treatment required: Deeply dormant requires 29 weeks stratification treatment.
Seeds / kg: c 331,500
Ideal sowing period: Spring
Soil conditions: Most soils but not chalky soils.
Planting instructions:
Mature height: 4m x 4m
| Weight | 5.00 g |
|---|---|
| Size | Mini seed Pack (approx 300 seeds), Seed pack (approx 1500 seeds) |
| Genus | Pyracantha |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Flowering Month | May |
| Colour | cream |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life Cycle | shrub |
| Evergreen | deciduous |
| Interest | flowers, fruit |
| Wildlife | yes |
| Requires | part shade, sun |
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