Pyracantha Firelight

A compact shrub, ideal for the smaller garden, Pyracantha Firelight Is a small to medium-sized evergreen shrub with a prostrate habit and spiny branches. The small, oblong leaves are deep green. Dense clusters of single, white flowers appear in spring on the previous year’s growth, and are perfect for pollinators.The flowers are followed by orange berries in autumn. Needs minimal pruning. This shrub can be grown against a wall or as a shrub or as part of a hedge.

Site: Tolerates exposure
Soil: Any fertile, moist but well-drained, or well-drained soil
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Season of interest: Spring
Hardiness: Very hardy
Height: 39”-5’ (1-1.5m) Spread: 39”-5’ (1-1.5m) in 5-10 years

Photo by Andrzej Opejda and Bri Weldon and licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 and 2.0.