Pyracantha Saphyr Orange ('Cadange')
firethorn [Saphyr Orange]
A spiny evergreen shrub of compact habit, with narrow glossy leaves, sprays of white flowers in late spring and early summer, followed by bright orange berries in autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5鈥�2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
10鈥�20 yearsUltimate spread
1.5鈥�2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well鈥揹rained, 奥别濒濒鈥揹谤补颈苍别诲pH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | Orange | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South鈥揻acing or East鈥揻acing or North鈥揻acing or 奥别蝉迟鈥揻补肠颈苍驳
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
- Genus
Pyracantha are evergreen shrubs or small trees, with spiny branches bearing simple leaves and corymbs of small white flowers followed by showy red, orange or yellow berries
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Easy to grow in fertile soil in sun or partial shade. Tolerant of pollution
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings from late-spring onwards
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Hedging and screens
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, woolly aphid, caterpillars, brown scale and leaf-mining moths
Diseases
May be susceptible to pyracantha scab, honey fungus and fireblight
Pyracantha Saphyr Orange ('Cadange')
firethorn [Saphyr Orange]
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