Pyracantha coccinea 'Red Column'

East Asia to southern Europe.

Firethorn 'Red Column' is an upright and vigorous growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2.5 m wide. It usually grows 30 - 40 cm per year.

The shoots of Pyracantha coccinea 'Red Column' are spiny.

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

The white flowers of the Firethorn 'Red Column' appear in umbrella clusters in June.

The red, round fruits of Pyracantha coccinea 'Red Column' are particularly decorative. These appear from September. Cling for a very long time.

Pyracantha coccinea 'Red Column' 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 'Red Column' 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).