Firethorn seeds grow into dense, woody evergreen or semi evergreen shrubs with a spreading to upright growth habit. These shrubs are well suited to temperate climates and are commonly planted in home landscapes, hedgerows, and boundary plantings. They adapt to a range of growing conditions and are often trained as hedges, screens, or wall supported shrubs. When started from seed, plants establish gradually and are suitable for long term garden use where structural shrubs are desired.
Features
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Dense, woody shrub with spreading to upright habit
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Adaptable to temperate climate conditions
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Suitable for hedges, screens, and landscape planting
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Can be grown as a freestanding shrub or trained against supports
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Appropriate for long term home garden use
Specifications
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Scientific name: Pyracantha coccinea
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Common name (US): Firethorn
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Seed type / variety: Species seed
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Growth habit: Evergreen to semi evergreen shrub
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USDA hardiness zones: 6 to 9
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Planting season: Spring or fall
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Sowing season with specific months:
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Indoor sowing: January to March
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Outdoor sowing: March to May or September to October
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Germination time and conditions: 30 to 60 days, benefits from cool stratification, consistently moist soil
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Sunlight requirements: Full sun to partial sun
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Soil requirements: Well drained soil, adaptable to a range of soil types
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Watering needs: Moderate watering, drought tolerant once established
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Mature plant size: 6 to 12 feet in height with a spread of 6 to 10 feet
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Plant spacing: 4 to 8 feet apart