Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Ever red , Crimson queen
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
Habitat
Shady Edge
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Spreading
Flower Color
Red
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Lime Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Lime Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles
Bees, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ACER palmatum 'Omurayama'
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
Common Name
Japanese Maple, Weeping Japanese Maple
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
In Hindi
Weeping Maple
firethorn
In German
Weeping Maple
firethorn
In French
Maple pleureur
firethorn
In Spanish
weeping maple
firethorn
In Greek
weeping maple
firethorn
In Portuguese
chorando de bordo
firethorn
In Polish
płacz klonu
firethorn
In Latin
weeping maple
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Weeping Maple and Firethorn
Season and care of Weeping Maple and Firethorn is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Maple and Firethorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firethorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Maple is Acidic, Neutral and for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Weeping Maple and Firethorn Physical Information
Weeping Maple and Firethorn physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Weeping Maple and Firethorn are as follows:
Weeping Maple flower color: Red
Weeping Maple leaf color: Light Green and Lime Green
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
- Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Weeping Maple and Firethorn
Care of Weeping Maple and Firethorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firethorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Weeping Maple 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.