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| Pyracantha coccinea - Scarlet Firethorn |
| Family |
Rosaceae |
| Botanical Name |
Pyracantha coccinea |
| Common Name |
Scarlet Firethorn |
| Size |
6 - 18' tall and wide. |
| Hardiness |
Zone (5)6 - 9 |
| Culture |
Place in a well-drained soil, full sun to part shade. |
| Ornamental Value |
Bright red fruit in fall, evergreen foliage |
| Landscape Use |
For espaliers, or informal hedges or as a barrier. |
| Key Identifying Characteristics |
Leaves are alternate, simple, evergreen, narrow-elliptic; thorns on stems; red fruit in fall. |
| Notable Cultivars |
'Rutgers' and 'Mohave' - disease resistant |
| Campus Location |
Ag: |
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