Firethorn

Sasanqua

About Firethorn and Sasanqua

Firethorn

Sasanqua

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Shrub

Origin

Japan

Types

Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn) Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn) Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn). Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’ Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’

Number of Varieties

415

0 40000

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Habitat

gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands

Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-97-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Spreading

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

180.00 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

White, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Orange

Black, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Brown, Bronze

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

General garden fertilizer

8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Moth

Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits

Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'

CAMELLIA sasanqua

Common Name

firethorn, scarlet firethorn

Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia

In Hindi

firethorn

sasanqua

In German

firethorn

sasanqua

In French

firethorn

sasanqua

In Spanish

firethorn

sasanqua

In Greek

firethorn

sasanqua

In Portuguese

firethorn

Sasankya

In Polish

firethorn

Sasankya

In Latin

Pyracanthae Atalantioidis

Sasankya

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Theales

Family

Rosaceae

Theaceae

Genus

Pyracantha

Camellia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Maleae

Subfamily

Amygdaloideae

Number of Species

7250

1 27800

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Properties of Firethorn and Sasanqua

Wondering what are the properties of Firethorn and Sasanqua? We provide you with everything About Firethorn and Sasanqua. Firethorn has thorns and Sasanqua doesn't have thorns. Also Firethorn does not have fragrant flowers. Firethorn has allergic reactions like and Sasanqua has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Firethorn and Sasanqua and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Firethorn and Sasanqua

Season and care of Firethorn and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Firethorn and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firethorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.

Firethorn and Sasanqua Physical Information

Firethorn and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Firethorn and Sasanqua are as follows:

Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Firethorn and Sasanqua

Care of Firethorn and Sasanqua 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 Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Firethorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.