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Firethorn

A bush with clusters of small orange berries and green leaves.
Hedges densely covered with bright orange berries along a grassy path.
A bush with dense green leaves and clusters of small, round, orange berries.
Two birds perched on a leafy bush with red berries.
Lush green bush by a roadside with grass around it.
A bush with clusters of small orange berries and green leaves.
Hedges densely covered with bright orange berries along a grassy path.
A bush with dense green leaves and clusters of small, round, orange berries.
Two birds perched on a leafy bush with red berries.
Lush green bush by a roadside with grass around it.

Plant Information

Common name: Firethorn

Scientific name: Pyracantha spp.

Water usage: Moderate

Sun exposure: Full sun, part sun

Bloom time: Late spring

Fire resistant: No

Wildlife: Attracts birds

Native: No

Height: Size dependent on species and cultivar

Spread: Size dependent on species and cultivar

Care information

Lots of thorns, winter hardy, great fall color, varitey soil