What is Pyracantha?

Pyracantha, also known as Firethorn, is a number of large evergreen shrubs with thorns. Although they are also used as separate elements in yards and other landscaping, they are the most popular for use as a color barrier plant and sometimes provide additional security next to the building, wall or fence. They have orange, red or yellow berries. Flowers are either white or creamy. Most pyracanthes grow to approximately 20 feet (6 meters).

The shrub produces flowers at the end of spring and early summer. Berries appear in clusters at the end of summer and early autumn. Pyracantha shrubs are generally resistant and have thick growth. They can survive for several years.

Pyracantha shrubs originally come from Southeast Asia and Europe. There are seven different species, many of which are originally from China. Bush is also a popular element of several cultivars, which are plants kept for specific properties and hybrids around the world.

Chinese varieties Pyracanthes include Cratoserrata, Angustifolia and AtalantioideCratoserrata is one of the shortest species and is originally from Central China. The type of angustifolia comes from southwestern China and has a clear orange or red berries. Atalantiiodes are often used in bonsai and come from southern China.

Scarlet Firethorn species of shrub, scientifically known as coccinea , is the most common version in Europe. It will expand from the southern regions of the continent to Western Asia. The shrub has been grown in these areas for centuries.

other bush species spread over Asia. In the Himalayas there is a type of crrenulata . Pyracanthas Rogersiana from Yunnan has red and yellow berries. The types of coizumia on Tai -Wan does not apply in nature like other species due to the growing loss of habitat.

Pyracantha plants thrive in the warm southern climate of the northern hemisphere and can try to survive in cold or humid conditions. These shrubs are best suited when they are protected from a roughThe wind. It is also important to give them enough drainage.

The more solar pyracanthes accepts, the higher the proliferation of flowers. Some develop so many flowers that the leaves of the plants will be hidden. Once they bloom, the shrub should be easily trimmed to ensure optimal conditions for the growth of berries. The fruit usually takes several months. Often, birds are diluted, which are attracted by secular colors and solid fruit.