Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
-
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Green, Purple, Yellow green
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
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, 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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Moth
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Birds, Flea beetles
Allergy
-
Arthritis, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
PHYSALIS philadelphica
Common Name
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
In Hindi
firethorn
Tomatillos
In German
firethorn
Tomatillos
In French
firethorn
Tomatilles
In Spanish
firethorn
Tomatillos
In Greek
firethorn
Tomatillos
In Portuguese
firethorn
Tomatillos
In Polish
firethorn
Tomatillos
In Latin
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
Tomatillos
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Pyracantha
Physalis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Firethorn and Tomatillo
Season and care of Firethorn and Tomatillo is important to know. While considering everything about Firethorn and Tomatillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firethorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tomatillo is Neutral.
Firethorn and Tomatillo Physical Information
Firethorn and Tomatillo physical information is very important for comparison. Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Firethorn and Tomatillo are as follows:
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
- Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Care of Firethorn and Tomatillo
Care of Firethorn and Tomatillo 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 Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage. In summer Firethorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.