Mohave Pyracantha Thorns

Best known for its cold hardy selections which include the following. Pyracantha grows best in full sun to part shade and well drained soil.

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Mohave pyracantha thorns

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The genus was classified by max roemer of germany in the mid 19th century who named it from the greek for fire and thorn to describe red fruits and spiny branches. More varieties of pyracantha. 9 members have or want this plant for trade.

With regular pruning however it makes a lovely espalier against a stucco or masonry wall. Pyracantha coccinea is a dense shrub to 12 feet tall and. I wouldn t be without this prickly shrub but it is quite wicked with long thorns all along branches that are stiff and very sharp and shows no mercy to the unprepared gardener.

Step 2 plant the pyracantha in fall or spring. With the mohave also known as the firethorn you get hardy evergreen growth shade tolerance and adaptability to challenging conditions all with exotic color that s second to none when it comes to evergreens. The firethorn bush pyracantha coccinea mohave grows clambering up my house and i love it.

Key features an evergreen plant its dark green leaves are leathery to the touch with thorny branches. Pyracantha firethorn mohave pyracantha. Our mohave offers classic green vibrancy with the twist of vivid red berries and tons of them.

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