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Rosaceae
Firethorn Flower
Pyracantha coccinea
Protection and beauty with thorns.
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Genus
- Pyracantha
- Native to
- Southern Europe, Western Asia
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer
- Type
- Evergreen shrub
- Height
- 2-4 meters
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Well-drained, adaptable
- Water
- Moderate
- Hardiness
- 5-9
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- Firethorn produces masses of bright red, orange, or yellow berries that persist through winter.
- The berries are mildly toxic when raw but can be made into jelly after cooking.
- Its sharp thorns make it an effective natural security barrier when planted as a hedge.
- Waxwings and other birds feast on the berries, sometimes becoming intoxicated from fermented fruits.
- The name Pyracantha comes from Greek words meaning 'fire' and 'thorn'.
Color meanings
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Protection
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Beauty
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Vigilance