Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
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Western United States, California, Mexico
Types
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
Calocedrus decurrens
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Brown, Bronze
Green
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Moth
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
Common Name
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
Incense Cedar
In Hindi
firethorn
Incense Cedar
In German
firethorn
Zeder
In French
firethorn
Encens Cedar
In Spanish
firethorn
cedro de incienso
In Greek
firethorn
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
In Portuguese
firethorn
cedro de incenso
In Polish
firethorn
kadzidło Cedar
In Latin
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
incensum Cedar
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Pyracantha
Calocedrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Firethorn and Incense Cedar
Season and care of Firethorn and Incense Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Firethorn and Incense Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firethorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Firethorn and Incense Cedar Physical Information
Firethorn and Incense Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Firethorn and Incense Cedar are as follows:
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Incense Cedar flower color:
- Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Care of Firethorn and Incense Cedar
Care of Firethorn and Incense Cedar 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 Incense Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.