Pyracantha koidzumii
Formosa Firethorn
Description
Evergreen shrub grows quickly to 8' x 8'. Leaves are dark green and glossy. White flowers appear in spring. Bears plentiful crops of bright red berries in the fall. Accepts full sun or parital shade. Beware of thorns.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Fall
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees, Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
English Cottage, Japanese, Ranch, Woodland
Accenting Features
Espalier, Fall Color, Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Screen, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.
Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.