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Pyracantha coccinea

Pyracantha

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Information by:         Photographer: Connon Nursery

 

Description

This evergreen shrub will grow about 8-10' tall and 8-10' wide. It has small, dark green leaves with white flowers that bloom in the spring and orange berries that are in season during the fall.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Orange

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees, Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Fall

Location Uses

Background

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.