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Summary
Bloom Color: White. Main Bloom Time: Late spring, Mid spring. Form: Rounded, Spreading or horizontal, Vase.
Physical Characteristics
Pyracantha coccinea is an evergreen Shrub growing to 4 m (13ft) by 4 m (13ft) at a fast rate.
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in leaf all year, in flower in June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees.
It is noted for attracting wildlife.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils.
It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil. The plant can tolerates strong winds but not maritime exposure.
It can tolerate atmospheric pollution.
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Synonyms
Cotoneaster pyracantha. Crataegus pyracantha. Mespilus pyracantha.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge; not Deep Shade; Hedge;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Fruit
Edible Uses:
Fruit - cooked. Used for making jellies, marmalade and sauces[15, 183].
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Medicinal Uses
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Other Uses
Hedge Hedge
Landscape Uses: Erosion control, Espalier, Massing, Seashore. Tolerant of trimming and of reasonable exposure, it can be grown as a hedge[49, 200]. It forms a very spiny barrier[200].
Special Uses
Attracts Wildlife Espalier Hedge Hedge
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Cultivation details
Prefers a good well-drained, moisture-retentive loamy soil[1, 200]. Succeeds in any soil that is warm and not very heavy[11]. Another report says that it grows well in heavy clay soils. Succeeds on chalky soils[108]. Succeeds in sun or part shade[200] and also on a shady wall[28, 49], though it does not fruit so well in a shady position[200]. Tolerates atmospheric pollution and reasonable exposure[200]. A very ornamental plant[1], there are a number of named varieties[11, 200]. Susceptible to scab and fireblight[11], especially when grown on acid sandy soils[182]. This species, especially the cultivar 'Lelandii', is notably resistant to honey fungus[200]. Intolerant of root disturbance except when young[11]. A good bee plant[108]. Birds are particularly attracted to the fruit of this plant[200]. Special Features:Not North American native, Attractive flowers or blooms.
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Propagation
Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame[200]. Remove all the fruit flesh since this can inhibit germination[200]. Stored seed requires 3 months cold stratification, sow it as early in the year as possible in a cold frame[113]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the cold frame for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of almost mature wood, 5 - 10cm with a heel, mid-August in a cold frame[78]. Pot up in October or the following spring[78].
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Found In
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Weed Potential
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Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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M.J.Roem.
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