Scarlet Firethorn

Pyracantha coccinea

 

 

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fruits of pyracantha

 

 

New shoots in spring

 

Firethorn shrubs as graffiti protection along the base of a building

 

Firethorn with colourful foliage after a long winter

 

 

 

The Scarlet Firethorn is not a climber, but can easily be espaliered, it delights with its ornamental fruit and is evergreen.

 

Requirements

Sunny (full sun) or at least full daylight Position, however, in semi-shade or full shade produces less or hardly any flowers and fruit. Nutrient-rich and moist soils with good water retention.

 

Growth and Leaves

Scrambler, up to 3m, at times cascading. Thorny, evergreen.

 

Flower and Fruit

White panicles in June. Fruit in winter depending on species either yellow, orange or red; bird food.

 

Growth Support Systems

Rods, trellises and nets with generous mesh width for tying and guiding the shoots. For suitable growth support systems see below. Mostly Medium, if required also Light Growth Support Systems.

 

Pruning

If required after winter, encourages branching; also suitable for topiary.

 

Note:

Depending on the species, firethorn may be susceptible to scurf and fire blight. A relatively resistant species is the classic hybrid "Red Column." The seeds are slightly poisonous.

 

 

 

Scarlet Firethorn

 

 

 

 

Scarlet firethorn on vertical wire ropes

 

Firethorn, attached in strategic points

 

Flowering Firethorn

Flowering firethorn

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scarlet firethorn, attached on strategically placed wall eyelets, ivy to the right.

 

Artistic topiary

 

 

 

Firethorn in large pot

 

 

Suitable growth support systems for Firethorn

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