Pyracantha Reviews

Pyracantha alias Firethorn. Excellent for defensive purposes against intruders. Can grow to 3metres or more if against a wall otherwise to about 2.5metres in open space. Has berries in various colours - red, orange and yellow. Thorns are quite lethal as they grow to lenghts in excess of 30mm and do not break off as in the case of bramble for ...  Read the complete review

Here's a shrub that grows in almost any garden without needing much work, that changes its appearance according to the seasons, but always looks good. Here are eight reasons for including a Firethorn (aka Pyracantha) in your garden. 1. BEAUTY ALL YEAR ROUND Unlike most shrubs, Pyracantha is an evergreen; she ...  Read the complete review

Pyracantha, I have a large one in the back garden it is a prickly bush lots of thorns. I get scratches on my arms if I go into it bare armed. It is also called firethorn I think this is because of the red berries and the thorns it may be because they are fierce thorns and its like fire if they scratch you. This one stands against my ...  Read the complete review

Need to cover a north facing fence or wall? Have other climbers withered and died in the shade and cold? This plant will suit you down to the ground. Pyracantha, often refered to as 'Firethorn', is a grow-anywhere shrub. It is most effective when grown as a climber using either a sturdy trellis or supporting wires. This ...  Read the complete review