Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
China
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
Banks, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow 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
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Deer resistant, Pollution, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
Nitrogen, use all-purpose fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Moth
Aphids, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
SARCOCOCCA confusa
Common Name
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
Sweet Box
In Hindi
firethorn
Sarcococca confusa
In German
firethorn
Sarcococca verwirrt
In French
firethorn
Sarcococca confus
In Spanish
firethorn
Sarcococca confundido
In Greek
firethorn
Sarcococca συγχέεται
In Portuguese
firethorn
Sarcococca confuso
In Polish
firethorn
sarcococca mylić
In Latin
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
confusa Sarcococca
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Pyracantha
Sarcococca
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Firethorn and Sarcococca confusa
Season and care of Firethorn and Sarcococca confusa is important to know. While considering everything about Firethorn and Sarcococca confusa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firethorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sarcococca confusa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sarcococca confusa is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sarcococca confusa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firethorn and Sarcococca confusa Physical Information
Firethorn and Sarcococca confusa physical information is very important for comparison. Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Sarcococca confusa height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Firethorn and Sarcococca confusa are as follows:
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sarcococca confusa flower color: White and Ivory
- Sarcococca confusa leaf color: Dark Green and Yellow green
Care of Firethorn and Sarcococca confusa
Care of Firethorn and Sarcococca confusa 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 Sarcococca confusa pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, 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 Sarcococca confusa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.