Pyracantha coccinea 'Lalandei'
Lalandei Scarlet Firethorn

Pyracantha coccinea ′Lalandei′ - Shrub
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 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
White (Small white flowers (0.3" dia.) in 2-3" long and 1-2" dia. compound corymbs in May and early June)
 Foliage Notes:
Green (Evergreen foliage)
 Fruit Notes:
Orange (Bright orange-redpomes of 0.25" dia. appear in September and persist into winter)
 Ultimate Height:
10-15 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
6-18 feet
 Light Requirements:
 Soil Notes:
Widely adapted to different soils
 Range:
Cultivated origin
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Leaves (1-2.5" long by 0.25-0.75" wide) are alternate, simple, narrow-elliptic or lanceolate, crenulate-serrulate, apex often has a sturdy point, lustrous dark green above and slightly pubescent beneath on young leaves. Stem wooly at first become glossy brown with spines that are 0.5-0.75" long.
  Special Characteristics:
  • Fruiting Characteristics 151
  • Border 368
  • Espalier 48
  • Foundation 183
  • Hedge 234
  • Fast Growth Rate 225
  • Notable Texture 277
  • Winter Interest 90

    • Additional Information

    A favorite for espalier training, because of the adaptable branching habit, showy fruits, and vigourous growth. Adapted to a variety of soils and environments but is susceptible to scab. 'Lalandei' is the most popular Scarlet Firethorn cultivar in northern areas, although it may winter burn.

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    1 Pyracantha coccinea 'Lalandei' found

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