Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
Habitat
Hillside
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green, Brown, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Showy Tree
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Malus domestica
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
Common Name
Apple Tree
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
In Hindi
सेब का वृक्ष
firethorn
In German
Apfelbaum
firethorn
In French
Pommier
firethorn
In Spanish
Manzano
firethorn
In Portuguese
Macieira
firethorn
In Polish
jabłoń
firethorn
In Latin
Arbore
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Apple Tree and Firethorn
Season and care of Apple Tree and Firethorn is important to know. While considering everything about Apple Tree and Firethorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Apple Tree season is Spring and Firethorn season is Spring. The type of soil for Apple Tree is Loamy and for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Apple Tree is Neutral and for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Apple Tree and Firethorn Physical Information
Apple Tree and Firethorn physical information is very important for comparison. Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Apple Tree and Firethorn are as follows:
Apple Tree flower color: White
Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
- Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Apple Tree and Firethorn
Care of Apple Tree and Firethorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Firethorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Apple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firethorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.