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