Formosa firethorn

Overview

Formosa firethorn (Pyracantha koidzumii) is a large evergreen shrub grown primarily for its profuse clusters of bright orange-red berries in late summer and fall. It’s an attractive rounded shape featuring deep-green foliage with thorny branches. It grows up to 5m/16ft high and can spread up to 4m/13ft wide. It flowers in mid to late spring with numerous small, white, fragrant flowers. Its berries attract birds into gardens and the dense foliage provides shelter for wildlife. Formosa firethorn is an excellent choice as a shrubby hedge or can be trained as an espalier or used in containers or as a specimen plant. It grows in most soils and performs best in full sun and slightly acidic soil.

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