Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Description: Spiny evergreen shrub with white flowers followed by an abundance of large bright orange-red berries

Newest Review: ... rose family it likes well drained, rich soil to prevent its roots from rotting, and it prefers a warm, south facing ... more

... position. Having said that it will tolerate other positions. The evergreen pyracantha has many varieties the firethorn variety being popular it has large bunches of white flowers in spring, in the autumn they have berries in different shades from red to yellow. If you like watching birds then the pyracantha is a shrub for you. birds love to feed on the berries. This is a thorny dense shrub with glossy green leaves so it does look attractive all year round. Pyracantha shrubs form an informal hedging and are usually planted...more

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Pyracantha (Firethorn): I bite (421 words)
by - written on 12/07/03 (Very useful, 1789 readings)
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How to protect your property is a big question for many of us these days. We all know about cameras, burglar alarms etc. But how can we protect our selves with a natural thing, something that doesn't need batteries or electric, the only thing it needs is TLC (tender loving care) Ok I must admit nothing is burglar proof, but this does act as a deterrent. Whilst the intruders are negotiating the thorns you do have a chance to phone the police. What is this deterrent? It is a shrub called pyracantha. Pyracantha is a member of the rose family it likes well drained, rich soil to prevent its roots from rotting, and it prefers a warm, ... Read the complete review

Security Plant (561 words)
by - written on 30/04/02 (Very useful, 3707 readings)
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Seen as I have a degree in Amenity Horticulture from Writtle College (dont laugh) I have decided to put it to better usage and inform my Dooyoo friends of my vast plant knowledge. Im going to start with one of the prickly plants. It is commonly known as the Firethorn or to give it it's Latin name, Pyracantha. Background ---------- The Pyracantha species is a member of the Rosaceae family. All of the members of this family can be identified quite easily by looking at the fruits or berries. Yes, this plant does have berries. If you turn the berry upside down and look at it, you will notice it has a 5 pointed star embedded in the fruit. ... Read the complete review

Pyracantha (Firethorn): A prickly but useful character! (506 words)
by - written on 26/02/01 (Very useful, 2600 readings)
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During the winter months the garden can look bare and dull, and you always mean to get more plants that look good at this time of year, but by summer you are too preoccupied by hanging baskets and annuals, and have completely forgotten (again)! Pyracantha or Firethorn is one of those shrubs that is often overlooked when in the Garden Centre, probably because you buy them young, and don't get to see their potential until they are a few years old. First of all. let me say this shrub is one that lives up to it's name; it IS thorny, and just handling this shrub will have you wincing if you get pricked by it. They can also attain a good height and spread, up ... Read the complete review