Pyracantha coccinea
Red, orange and yellow fruit that are susceptible to apple scab turning them black-thorns at ends of all branches-these thorns burn when broken off under the skin.
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| Common Name | firethorn or pyracantha |
| Landscape Zone | LZ2 |
| Firewise Rating | NOT Firewise (4) |
| Urban Use | Medium |
| Invasive | No |
| Native | No |
| Utility Use | Yes |
| Ladder Potential without Pruning | Yes |
| Cold Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| Heat Tolerance Zone | 9 |
| Sun Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Soil pH | Adaptable |
| Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils | Low |
| Salt Tolerance | Yes |
| Drought Resistance | Medium |
| Pest Resistance | Low |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Plant Form | Columnar |
| Plant Height Mature Size in feet | 15 |
| Plant Height Mature Size in meters | 4.5 |
| Trunk Size | Multi-stem >= 6, |
| Bark | Thorny |
| Leaf Arrangement | Alternate |
| Leaf Persistance | Evergreen |
| Leaf Color | Dark green None |
| Leaf Type | Simple |
| Leaf Characteristics | Waxy-dense |
