Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Biennials
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
Caribbean
Types
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Yellow Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Brown, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
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
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Moth
Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
Brunfelsia Americana
Common Name
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
Brunfelsia Americana
In Hindi
firethorn
Brunfelsia Americana
In German
firethorn
Brunfelsia Americana
In French
firethorn
Brunfelsia Americana
In Spanish
firethorn
Brunfelsia Americana
In Greek
firethorn
Brunfelsia Americana
In Portuguese
firethorn
Brunfelsia Americana
In Polish
firethorn
Brunfelsia Americana
In Latin
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
Hedysarum
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Brassicales
Family
Rosaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Pyracantha
Capparis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Firethorn and Brunfelsia americana
Season and care of Firethorn and Brunfelsia americana is important to know. While considering everything about Firethorn and Brunfelsia americana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firethorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brunfelsia americana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral.
Firethorn and Brunfelsia americana Physical Information
Firethorn and Brunfelsia americana physical information is very important for comparison. Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Firethorn and Brunfelsia americana are as follows:
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
- Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Firethorn and Brunfelsia americana
Care of Firethorn and Brunfelsia americana 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 Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Firethorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.