| Characteristic |
Specification |
| Common Name |
Narrow-leaf Firethorn |
| Scientific Name |
Pyracantha angustifolia |
| Family |
Rosaceae |
| Plant Type |
Evergreen Shrub |
| Height |
2 to 3 meters (6.5 to 10 feet) |
| Width |
1.5 to 2 meters (5 to 6.5 feet) |
| Stem |
Woody, spiny, branched stems |
| Leaves |
Narrow, lanceolate, glossy green leaves |
| Leaf Size |
3 to 6 cm in length |
| Flower Color |
White to cream |
| Flowering Season |
Late spring to early summer |
| Fruit Color |
Bright red or orange berries |
| Fruit Season |
Autumn to winter |
| Root System |
Fibrous, dense |
| Habitat |
Thrives in a variety of soils, especially well-drained soils |
| Climate |
Prefers temperate climates, tolerates frost |
| Odor |
Mild, with a slight fragrance when flowering |
| Thorn Presence |
Yes, the plant has sharp thorns along the stems |
| Plant Longevity |
Long-lived, can persist for many years |