Pyracantha koidzumii |
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Formosa Firethorn |
Description
Evergreen shrub grows quickly to 8' x 8'. Leaves are dark green and glossy. White flowers appear in spring. Bears plentiful crops of bright red berries in the fall. Accepts full sun or parital shade. Beware of thorns.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Fall
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees, Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
English Cottage, Japanese, Ranch, Woodland
Accenting Features
Espalier, Fall Color, Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Screen, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.
Ask at your local nursery for the types of plants that have minimal watering needs.