Credit
Sharon A. Yiesla
Scientific Name
Pyracantha coccinea
Last Review
Features
Clusters of small white flowers in early summer (flowers have a mildly unpleasant fragrance); shiny green leaves are semi-evergreen in zones 6 and 7 and evergreen in zones 8 and 9; bright red-orange fruits are borne in clusters from late summer into early winter.
Culture
Full sun to partial shade; moist, well-drained soil is best, but will tolerate dry soil; tolerates alkaline soils.
Notes
Stems are thorny.
Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
6.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
12.00
Height Unit
Feet
Minimum Width
Width Value
6.00
Width Unit
Feet
Maximum Width
Width Value
12.00
Width Unit
Feet
Mature Form
Upright and open to rounded
Native Regions, Text
Europe and Asia
Soil Conditions
Tolerances
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
Image
picID
18528
Image
picID
18529
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
PlantID
421