Pyracantha coccinea 'Kasan'

Scarlet Firethorn

Tips for Homeowners:

Either prune or shear for tidiness, ideally after flowering.

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The berries in the fall are the main attraction, and are used to decorate holiday wreaths and arrangements.

  • Loads of orange-red berries in the fall
  • Evergreen shrub with thorns
  • Broad spreading habit

Locate in the back of the shrub border or as a hedge or screen.  Will perform better in western Kansas with some protection.

Height: 10-15 ft
Spread: 10-15 ft
Zone: 5-9
Color: Orange, Red

Interesting Notes about Scarlet Firethorn:

Scarlet Firethorn is a large shrub that produces beautiful white flowers in the spring that are followed by the bright orange to near-red berries.  These berries are the main season of interest for the admirer and birds. What remains if left to grow naturally is this tall, arching and somewhat untidy looking form that is best trained on a trellis or espalier. Due to the thorns it is best to position the shrub away from main traffic areas.


Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes:

  • Mass Planting
  • Winter Interest
  • Naturalizing
  • Great Foliage
  • Attractive fruit
  • Dried Flower/Foliage
  • Specimen
  • Slow Growing
  • Fall Color

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Habit:

  • Upright

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Spring
  • Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Fall

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water