Pyracantha, Firethorn 'Mohave'

Pyracantha

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Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
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Pyracantha (py-ra-KAN-tha)
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This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

China Lake Acres, California

Ridgecrest, California

Wilmington, Delaware

Hughesville, Maryland

Wellfleet, Massachusetts

Aurora, Missouri

Mullica Hill, New Jersey

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Floral Park, New York

Cincinnati, Ohio

Fayetteville, Pennsylvania

Florence, South Carolina

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

North Augusta, South Carolina

Summerville, South Carolina

San Antonio, Texas

Richmond, Virginia

Springfield, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
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Petersburg, VA | November 2017 | positive

In my Zone 7A garden in southern Virginia, I have had two Mohave Pyracanthas in pots for three years. I bought them in an end of the sea...Read More

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Milford, PA (Zone 6a) | August 2005 | neutral

Blackening of leaves and stems is a bacterial disease. Its called fireblight. prune out the blighted areas far below the affected area. D...Read More

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Hilton Head Island, SC (Zone 9a) | September 2003 | neutral

i started mine from a one gallon size and it has grown over 6feet tall. this year it looks so sick with a black mold and is dropping all ...Read More

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Mullica Hill, NJ | August 2003 | positive

This plant can not be harmed! It grows very quickly and works very well to fill a large space. Pretty blooms in the spring and beautifu...Read More

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