1. BOTANICAL NAME
PYRACANTHA COCCINEA

2. PRONUNCIATION
py – ruh – KAN – thuh kok – SIN – ee - uh

3. COMMON NAME
Scarlet Firethorn

4. FAMILY
Rosaceae

5. Life Cycle
Evergreen perennial

7. Growth Habit
Shrub
Height 5’ to 6’
Width 6’ to 8’
Upright/Spreading

8. ARRANGEMENT and Composition
Alternate and simple

9. LEAF
Elliptical
Length ¾” to 2”
Width ½”

11. MARGIN
Entire or Slightly Serrated

12. VEINS
Pinnate

15. FLOWER
Spring
White Cluster

16. FRUIT
Fall/Winter
Pome
Scarlet or orange

18. EXPOSURE
Sun

19. GROWTH
Medium/Rapid

20. USE
Specimen

21. DESCRIPTION Leaves are slightly hairy beneath on young leaves
Stem has spines ¾” long

22. DESCRIPTION
Dwarf variety available

23. CULTURAL PRACTICES
May be easily espaliered

25. PROBLEMS
Fire Blight
Easily damaged by cold winter wind
(wind burn)

26. ZONES
5 - 9

27. NATIVE OF:
Italy