Pyracantha Species, Nepalese Firethorn, Himalayan Firethorn
Pyracanthacrenulata

Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus: Pyracantha (py-ra-KAN-tha)
Species: crenulata (kren-yoo-LAY-ta)

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Textured

Foliage Color

Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds