Pyracantha

 

Pyracantha, also known as Gnome Firethorn, is a large, broadleaf evergreen shrub.. It has narrow, deep green leaves in summer. They become tinged with burgundy in the winter.

Domed clusters of single, white flowers appear on spurs in the late spring on the previous year's wood. The flowers develop into tight clusters of pea-sized orange berries by late summer. The berries persist well into winter.

It is named "firethorn" for the many fierce thorns found on the rigid branches and at the ends of the leaf clusters. Firethorn grows best in full sun, but will tolerate some shade.

 

Pyracantha

 

Pyracantha, also known as Gnome Firethorn, is a large, broadleaf evergreen shrub.. It has narrow, deep green leaves in summer. They become tinged with burgundy in the winter.

Domed clusters of single, white flowers appear on spurs in the late spring on the previous year's wood. The flowers develop into tight clusters of pea-sized orange berries by late summer. The berries persist well into winter.

It is named "firethorn" for the many fierce thorns found on the rigid branches and at the ends of the leaf clusters. Firethorn grows best in full sun, but will tolerate some shade.

 

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Pyracantha coccinea 'Gnome'

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Pronunciation

py-ra-KAN-tha an-gus-tee-FOH-lee-uh

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Mature Height

4 to 8 ft.

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Mature Spread

4 to 8 ft.

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Water usage
Water Usage

One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.

Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.

Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.

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Flower Color

white

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Bloom time

May to June

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Colorado Native

No

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Natural Habitat

Europe

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Light Requirements

sun, part shade

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 5-9

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 6,000 ft.

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