Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
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Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
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Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Brown, Bronze
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Moth
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
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Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
PRUNUS cerasifera
Common Name
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
In Hindi
firethorn
चेरी प्लम
In German
firethorn
cherry Plum
In French
firethorn
Prunus
In Spanish
firethorn
cherry Plum
In Greek
firethorn
Cherry Plum
In Portuguese
firethorn
cherry Plum
In Polish
firethorn
Cherry Plum
In Latin
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
cerasus PRUNUM
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Firethorn and Cherry Plum
Season and care of Firethorn and Cherry Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Firethorn and Cherry Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firethorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cherry Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Firethorn and Cherry Plum Physical Information
Firethorn and Cherry Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm. The color specification of Firethorn and Cherry Plum are as follows:
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cherry Plum flower color:
- Cherry Plum leaf color:
Care of Firethorn and Cherry Plum
Care of Firethorn and Cherry Plum 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 Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Firethorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.