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Pyracantha Species, Gibb's Firethorn, Sichuan Firethorn

Pyracanthaatalantioides

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Family

Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Pyracantha (py-ra-KAN-tha)

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Synonym

Pyracantha discolor

Pyracantha gibbsii

Pyracantha loureiri

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

Textured

Height

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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