Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Types
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
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Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-14
Sunset Zone
21,22
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Brown, Light Green, Tan
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
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
Spring, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Moth
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
CALLIANDRA californica
Common Name
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
In Hindi
firethorn
tabardillo
In German
firethorn
tabardillo
In French
firethorn
tabardillo
In Spanish
firethorn
tabardillo
In Greek
firethorn
Tabardillo
In Portuguese
firethorn
Tabardillo
In Polish
firethorn
Tabardillo
In Latin
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
Tabardillo
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Pyracantha
Calliandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Firethorn and Tabardillo
Season and care of Firethorn and Tabardillo is important to know. While considering everything about Firethorn and Tabardillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firethorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tabardillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firethorn and Tabardillo Physical Information
Firethorn and Tabardillo physical information is very important for comparison. Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Firethorn and Tabardillo are as follows:
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tabardillo flower color: Red
- Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Care of Firethorn and Tabardillo
Care of Firethorn and Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.