Pyracantha coccinea 'Orange Glow'

East Asia to southern Europe.

Firethorn 'Orange Glow' is an upright, loose and branching shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2.5 - 3.5 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide. It usually grows 30 - 40 cm per year.

The shoots of Pyracantha coccinea 'Orange Glow' are spiny.

The evergreen leaves of the Firethorn 'Orange Glow' are medium green, lanceolate, glossy, leathery, alternate.

The white flowers of the Firethorn 'Orange Glow' appear in umbrella clusters from the end of May to the beginning of June.

The orange-coloured, round fruits of Pyracantha coccinea 'Orange Glow' are particularly decorative. These appear from mid-August. Very long-lasting.

Pyracantha coccinea 'Orange Glow' is a deep-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms sparsely branched roots.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The Firethorn 'Orange Glow' has good frost hardiness.

No special requirements.

Privacy screen, hedge (pruning), pruning, specimen, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, façade, landscape, natural garden, hedge, green border, bird food plant

The plant has a medium water requirement.

If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).