Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Hybrid origin
Caribbean, South America
Types
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Brown, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
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 over Water, Does not require regular watering
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Moth
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Not Available
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
firethorn
सीताफल
In German
firethorn
Zuckerapfel
In French
firethorn
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
firethorn
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
firethorn
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
firethorn
Pinha
In Polish
firethorn
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Magnoliales
Family
Rosaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Firethorn and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Firethorn and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Firethorn and Sugar Apple. Firethorn has thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Firethorn does not have fragrant flowers. Firethorn has allergic reactions like Not Available and Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firethorn and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Firethorn and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Firethorn and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firethorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firethorn and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Firethorn and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Firethorn and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Firethorn and Sugar Apple
Care of Firethorn and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Firethorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.