Description

Pyracantha is a large, fast-growing shrub has showy white blooms in spring and a spectacular display of orange/red fruit in the fall. This plant requires pruning since unpruned plants are very rangy looking. Stems have very sharp thorns, thus pruning this plant must be performed with caution. Plants should be not situated where children or pedestrians may encounter stems. It does best in USDA zones 6b-9. It tolerates full or part sun. Not particular about soil or water. Suggested uses for this plant include border, hedge, foundation, accent plant, espalier, & barrier. Pruning can be done anytime and is needed to train this plant in desired manner. Provide strong support (or anchors) when grown on a wall. `Fiery Cascade' has small red fruit and is a disease resistant and hardy (8 feet high by 9 feet wide) hybrid.