Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rosaceae

Genus:

Pyracantha

Species:

Pyracantha koidzumii

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

12-20 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan, feb, mar, apr, may, dec

Bloom Colors:

orange, red, white

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, sandy to loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to Taiwan, prefers sunny locations