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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial
Annual

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable

Origin

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Europe

Types

Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn) Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn) Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn). Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’ Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
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Number of Varieties

45
0 40000
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Habitat

gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
agricultural areas, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-94-10
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

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9-3

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
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

180.00 cm15.20 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

240.00 cm15.70 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory
Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Orange
Sienna, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Brown, Bronze
White, Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval
Oval

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring
Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

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Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot
Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

General garden fertilizer
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Moth
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Fine
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
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Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Bees, Birds
Caterpillar, Mites

Allergy

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Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Benefits

Uses

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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Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits
Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)

Common Name

firethorn, scarlet firethorn
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

In Hindi

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choy sum

In German

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choy sum

In French

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choy sum

In Spanish

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choy sum

In Greek

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choy sum

In Portuguese

firethorn
choy sum

In Polish

firethorn
choy sum

In Latin

Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
choy sum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

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Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales
Capparales

Family

Rosaceae
Brassicaceae

Genus

Pyracantha
Brassica

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Maleae
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Subfamily

Amygdaloideae
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Number of Species

718
1 27800
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Difference Between Firethorn and Choy Sum

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Importance of Firethorn and Choy Sum

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Compare Facts of Firethorn vs Choy Sum

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