Firethorn. A vigorous bushy shrub with dark green leaves. Clusters of white flowers are produced in early summer followed by red berries. Max Height 4m. Max Spread 5m. Flowers June to July. Fruits July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’
A vigorous bushy shrub with dark green leaves. Clusters of white flowers are produced in early summer followed by red berries.
Additional information
| Generic | Pyracantha |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Mohave' |
| Common Name | Firethorn |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 4m |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 5m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | red |
| Fruits When | July |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Shelter from cold drying winds |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Wall shrub, Border |
| Toxicity | |
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