Pyracantha coccinea 'Lalandei'
Lalandei Scarlet Firethorn

Family:

Rosaceae (Rose Family) 217

Genus:

Pyracantha (Firethorn Fire Thorn Thorn, Fire) 4

Plant Type:

Shrub 468

Growth Forms:

Upright 578

Hardiness:

USDA Zone 6 39

Deciduous / Evergreen:

Semi-evergreen 27

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

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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.

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Parts and Problems of Firethorn

Special Characteristics:

Fruiting Characteristics 114

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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Number	Accession ID	Location
1	2009_06480*A	PSYC

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