Scarlet Firethorn
Pyracantha Coccinea
Grow conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Hardiness zone
- 6-9
- Min. Temperature
- −9°F (−23°C)
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well drained, Moist
- Soil pH
- Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Plant traits
Mature height8-12 ft
Mature spread8-10 ft
Plant typeGround Layers
Bloom seasonSpring, Summer
Foliage typeEvergreen
Tolerance & safety
Drought tolerantYes
Fire tolerantNo
Pet safeToxic
Deer resistantYes
Pollinator-friendlyBees, Butterflies, Birds
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