Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Types
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
Acacia aneura, Corkwood
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Scrubs, tussock grasslands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Brown, Bronze
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Do not water excessively
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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 dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Moth
Insects, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a dye, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
ACACIA aneura
Common Name
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
Mulga, True Mulga
In German
firethorn
Mulga
In French
firethorn
Mulga
In Spanish
firethorn
Mulga
In Portuguese
firethorn
Mulga
In Polish
firethorn
Mulga
In Latin
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
Mulga
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Firethorn and Mulga Tree
Season and care of Firethorn and Mulga Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Firethorn and Mulga Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firethorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mulga Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mulga Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mulga Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firethorn and Mulga Tree Physical Information
Firethorn and Mulga Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Mulga Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Firethorn and Mulga Tree are as follows:
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mulga Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
- Mulga Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Firethorn and Mulga Tree
Care of Firethorn and Mulga Tree 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 Mulga Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Firethorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mulga Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.