Formosan Firethorn
Pyracantha koidzumii
Rosaceae · broadleaf evergreen shrub · introduced
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Quick Facts
Height
6–12 ft
Spread
8-12 ft
Growth Rate
Fast
Light
Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil
Well Drained
Water
Moderate
Origin
Taiwan, once called Formosa, hence Formosan Firethorn
Watch for this season
Cherry bark tortrixModerate
Spring Feeding & Pupation
Root weevilModerate
Adult Emergence & Foliar Feeding
Diseases: Regionally Documented (1)
Pests: Regionally Documented (2)
Data Maturity Structured Multiple sources. Expert review underway.