Firethorn
Pyracantha coccinea
Rosaceae · evergreen shrub · introduced
Quick Facts
Height
10 ft
Spread
13 ft
Growth Rate
Moderate
Light
Full Sun
Soil
Well Drained
Water
Low
Hardiness
Zone Zones 8b–9b
Bloom Time
May
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Asia
Phenological Calendar
| Stage | Typical Window |
|---|---|
| New growth flush BBCH 11 | Feb 15-Mar 15 |
| Bloom start BBCH 61 | Apr 1-Apr 30 |
| Bloom end / petal fall BBCH 69 | Apr 15-May 15 |
| Fruit/seed development BBCH 71 | Jun 1-Aug 31 |