Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
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Central America, Mexico, North America
Types
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, 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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Peach, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Brown, Bronze
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove the old foliage
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced organic fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Moth
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Dry root rot, Fusarium leaf spot, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Ants, Bees
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Beauty Benefits
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Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Immunity, Manganese, Obesity, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
CUCURBITA pepo 'White Crown of Thorns'
Common Name
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
Winter Squash
In Hindi
firethorn
कोंहड़ा
In German
firethorn
Winter squash
In French
firethorn
courges d'hiver
In Spanish
firethorn
calabaza de invierno
In Greek
firethorn
σκουός χειμώνα
In Portuguese
firethorn
abóbora
In Polish
firethorn
dynia
In Latin
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
cucurbita
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Pyracantha
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Papilionoideae
Season and Care of Firethorn and Winter Squash
Season and care of Firethorn and Winter Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Firethorn and Winter Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firethorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Winter Squash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Winter Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Winter Squash is Neutral.
Firethorn and Winter Squash Physical Information
Firethorn and Winter Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Winter Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Firethorn and Winter Squash are as follows:
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Winter Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Winter Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Firethorn and Winter Squash
Care of Firethorn and Winter Squash 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 Winter Squash pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove the old foliage. In summer Firethorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Winter Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.