Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
-
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
Coccoloba uvifera
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-15
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Brown, Bronze
Red, Olive, Bronze
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Moth
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
-
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Jam
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
Sea Grape
In Hindi
firethorn
सागर अंगूर
In German
firethorn
Sea Grape
In French
firethorn
Sea Grape
In Spanish
firethorn
Sea Grape
In Greek
firethorn
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
firethorn
Sea Grape
In Polish
firethorn
Sea Grape
In Latin
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
Uva mare
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Pyracantha
Coccoloba
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Eriogonoideae
Season and Care of Firethorn and Sea Grape
Season and care of Firethorn and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Firethorn and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firethorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Firethorn and Sea Grape Physical Information
Firethorn and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Firethorn and Sea Grape are as follows:
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sea Grape flower color: White
- Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Care of Firethorn and Sea Grape
Care of Firethorn and Sea Grape 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 Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Firethorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.