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 |