What Is a Firethorn Bush?

Firethorn is a semi-evergreen shrub with shiny leaves that remain long into winter, white spring flowers, and brilliant orange berries in the fall. Plants can be unruly if not pruned regularly.

Are pyracantha bushes poisonous?

Pyracantha is an evergreen shrub often used in landscaping. The shrub typically has plentiful orange-red berries and needle-like thorns. The berries have not been shown to be toxic to animals or humans, although swallowing large amounts might cause some mild stomach upset.

How quickly does firethorn grow?

Growth rate of Red Pyracantha hedging

Pyracantha coccinea 'Red Column' is a fast-growing hedge plant, with an average growth rate of up to 50cm per year.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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