Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin
China, Eastern United States, Japan, Korea
Types
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
Chinese Wisteria, Japanese wisteria, Silky wisteria, American wisteria
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Forest edges, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Vine/Liana
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Pink, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Not Available
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
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Mid Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
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
Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
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 or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Moth
Aphids, Canker, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Shady Tree, Showy Tree, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
Wisteria
Common Name
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
Wisteria
In Hindi
firethorn
Wisteria
In German
firethorn
Glyzinien
In French
firethorn
Glycines
In Spanish
firethorn
Glicinas
In Greek
firethorn
γλυκίνη
In Portuguese
firethorn
Glicínias
In Polish
firethorn
Wisteria
In Latin
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
Wisteria
Phylum
Not Available
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Genus
Pyracantha
Wisteria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Firethorn and Wisteria
Season and care of Firethorn and Wisteria is important to know. While considering everything about Firethorn and Wisteria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firethorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wisteria season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wisteria is Clay, Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wisteria is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Firethorn and Wisteria Physical Information
Firethorn and Wisteria physical information is very important for comparison. Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Wisteria height is 10.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Firethorn and Wisteria are as follows:
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Wisteria flower color: Pink, Purple and Violet
- Wisteria leaf color: Green
Care of Firethorn and Wisteria
Care of Firethorn and Wisteria 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 Wisteria pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Firethorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wisteria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.