Firethorn – Pyracantha spp.

Common Name: Pyracantha, Firethorn

Botanical Name: Pyracantha spp., py-ra-CAN-tha

Decorative Life: Many days to weeks.

Flower Color: Orange, Red, Yellow

Availability: Fall, Winter

32-34F for fruited branches. A safe plant over-wintering temperature is 22F whereas 18F will kill the plant.

• From the Greek “pyr” (fire) and “akantha” (a thorn), referring to the red berries and spiny branches.