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Firethorn

Pyracantha coccinea

  • Feeds pollinators
  • Edible
Firethorn (Pyracantha coccinea)

Photo: Abraham · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Bloom colours

ivory, orange, scarlet

What actually matters with this one

The thorns make it an excellent security hedge. Prune in summer, shortening new shoots to expose the berries.

How to grow it

Light
full sun
Water
Even moisture
Hardiness
Zones 5-9
Height
2-4 m
Flowers
May to June
Difficulty
easy

Plant it alongside

Relatives and plants that want the same conditions.