Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
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Types
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Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
Habitat
gardens, Hardwood forests
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
6-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diuretic
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
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Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
Common Name
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firethorn, scarlet firethorn
In Hindi
Twinleaf
firethorn
In German
Twinleaf
firethorn
In French
Twinleaf
firethorn
In Spanish
Twinleaf
firethorn
In Greek
Twinleaf
firethorn
In Portuguese
Twinleaf
firethorn
In Polish
Twinleaf
firethorn
In Latin
Twinleaf
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Rosales
Family
Berberidaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Jeffersonia
Pyracantha
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Twinleaf and Firethorn
Season and care of Twinleaf and Firethorn is important to know. While considering everything about Twinleaf and Firethorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Firethorn season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam and for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline and for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Twinleaf and Firethorn Physical Information
Twinleaf and Firethorn physical information is very important for comparison. Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Twinleaf and Firethorn are as follows:
Twinleaf flower color: White
Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
- Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Twinleaf and Firethorn
Care of Twinleaf and Firethorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Firethorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firethorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.