Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruits, Tree
Origin
-
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Types
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Brown, Bronze
Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Oval
Trident shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Moth
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
Aegle marmelos
Common Name
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
In Hindi
firethorn
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
In German
firethorn
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
In French
firethorn
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
In Spanish
firethorn
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
In Greek
firethorn
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
In Portuguese
firethorn
Fruta de Bael
In Polish
firethorn
Kleiszcze smakowite
In Latin
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
Bilwa
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Pyracantha
Brugmansia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Firethorn and Bael
Season and care of Firethorn and Bael is important to know. While considering everything about Firethorn and Bael Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firethorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bael is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bael is Neutral.
Firethorn and Bael Physical Information
Firethorn and Bael physical information is very important for comparison. Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Firethorn and Bael are as follows:
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
- Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Firethorn and Bael
Care of Firethorn and Bael include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Firethorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed and Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Firethorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.