This shrub forms a dense bushy habit with stiff angular branches that are armed with thorns. It has dark green lance-shaped leaves and the creamy-white saucer-shaped flowers appear in early spring followed by clusters of orange to red berries.

Hardiness zones 5 to 9

Pyracantha coccineais naturally found from southern Europe to Turkey growing along woodland margins. It prefers a moderately fertile sandy-stony well-drained soil in a sunny to semi shaded open position and is frost resistant but drought tender.

This hardy Pyracantha is grown for its abundant colourful fruit and its dense foliage. It is planted in parks and gardens along borders as a low screen or trimmed to form a hedge. It establishes in 3 to 5 years and is suitable for inland and low-mountain regions. This long lived shrub is grown in cooler regions for its winter colour but care should be taken when handling as the branches have thorns. ID 36

Pyracantha(pi-ra-KĂNTH-a) coccinea(kok-SIN-ee-a)