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Firethorn

Pyracantha coccinea 'Red Column'

A hedgeA barrier nothing walks throughScreening a viewFood and shelter for wildlife

EvergreenGood in a hedgeGood for pollinatorsWorth looking at in winter

Firethorn
The picture illustrates the species and is generated from its botanical name, not photographed in a particular garden.

What it needs, what it becomes

TypeShrubs
FamilyRosaceae
Size when mature2.5 m tall, 2 m across
LightFull sun, Part sun
MoistureMedium, Dry
Soilloam, sand, clay, chalk
Soil pH5.5 to 8
Hardy to-23 degrees
FlowersMay to June
For pollinatorsVery good
WaterLow water
UpkeepSome
GrowthFast
In EuropeIntroduced
Spreading riskLow
If eatenPeople: Can upset a stomach · Dogs: Can upset a stomach · Cats: Can upset a stomach
Worth knowingHas thorns · Drops fruit, which makes a mess over paving

Safety

Reviewed and approved for Poland by a qualified gardener with thirty years of practice, 2026-09-22.

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