Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mexico
Types
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Brown, Bronze
Dark 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
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
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
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Moth
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Botanical Name
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
CHOISYA ternata
Common Name
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
In Hindi
firethorn
Philadelphus
In German
firethorn
Pfeifensträucher
In French
firethorn
Philadelphus
In Spanish
firethorn
Philadelphus
In Greek
firethorn
Philadelphus
In Portuguese
firethorn
Philadelphus
In Polish
firethorn
Jaśminowiec
In Latin
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
Philadelphus
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Pyracantha
Philadlephus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Maleae
Philadelpheae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Hydrangeoideae
Season and Care of Firethorn and Mock Orange
Season and care of Firethorn and Mock Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Firethorn and Mock Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firethorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
Firethorn and Mock Orange Physical Information
Firethorn and Mock Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Firethorn and Mock Orange are as follows:
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mock Orange flower color: White
- Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Firethorn and Mock Orange
Care of Firethorn and Mock Orange 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 Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Firethorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.