This hardy shrub has an upright spreading habit with stiff, angular branches that are armed with sharp thorns. It has lance-shaped dark green leaves and the small saucer-shaped white flowers appear in a cluster in early summer followed by red berries..

Hardiness zones 7 to 10

Pyracantha crenulata is naturally found from China to Nepal growing amongst shrubs on slopes or along water courses and roadsides at an altitude from 700 m (2,296 ft) to 2,500 m (8,202 ft).

It growsin well drained moderately fertile moist light sandy-stony to clay loam in an open to exposed sunny position and is frost and drought resistant.

Pyracantha is a hardy shrub that is grown for its dense foliage and bright berries. It is planted along borders in parks and gardens for screening or as a specimen for winter colour. It can also be trimmed to form a low hedge or barrier. It establishes in 3 to 5 years and is suitable for coastal and inland regions requiring little care. ID 34

Note:
Care should be taken when selecting a site as this plant has sharp spines that can cause severe injury.

Pyracantha(pi-ra-KĂNTH-a) crenulata(cren-yoo-LA-ta)