Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
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Southeastern United States
Types
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Brown, Bronze
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
-
Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Moth
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Small mammals, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Asthma, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
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Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
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Botanical Name
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
Pinus elliottii
Common Name
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
slash pine
In Hindi
firethorn
स्लेश पाइन
In German
firethorn
Schrägstrich Kiefer
In French
firethorn
slash pine
In Spanish
firethorn
pino slash
In Greek
firethorn
κάθετο πεύκης
In Portuguese
firethorn
pinho barra
In Polish
firethorn
sosny ukośnik
In Latin
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
VULNUS pinus
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Firethorn and Slash Pine
Season and care of Firethorn and Slash Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Firethorn and Slash Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firethorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Firethorn and Slash Pine Physical Information
Firethorn and Slash Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Firethorn and Slash Pine are as follows:
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
- Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Firethorn and Slash Pine
Care of Firethorn and Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine pruning is done 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 Slash Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.