Pyracantha crenatoserrata


Botanical Information

FamilyRosaceae
GenusPyracantha
Speciescrenatoserrata
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginNative to China.
Ethnobotanical Uses
Disclaimer
The berry-like fruit are edible.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone7a - 8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-10 - (-20)
Temperature (°F)14 - (-4)
Height1 - 4 m
Flowering PeriodJanuary, June, July, September, October, November, December

Description and Growing Information

ShapeSprawling.
PropagationSeed.
CultivationPrefers full sun and partial-shade in moist but well-drained soil.
Notable SpecimensWestonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England.
HabitatWoodlands, forests and grasslands.
Leaf DescriptionNarrowly oval to egg-shaped, entire margins with rounded tips and are 2 - 5 cm long and 1 - 2 cm wide.
Flower DescriptionFlowers borne in dense clusters, 8 - 9 mm long with 5 petals and numerous stamens.
Fruit DescriptionSmall berry-like fruit that are 6 - 8 mm wide, rounded and slightly flat the both ends.
Colour DescriptionThe leaves are dark green with a pale underside. The flowers are white with yellow stamens. The fruit turns a dark red when ripe.
Texture DescriptionThe leaves and fruit have a glossy texture.

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