Formosan Firethorn
Pyracantha koidzumii
Rosaceae · broadleaf evergreen shrub · introduced
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Plant Profile
Size & Form
Height
6–12 ft
Spread
8-12 ft
Growth Rate
Fast
Site Requirements
Light
Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil Drainage
Well Drained
Soil pH
acidic, alkaline
Water
Moderate
Drought Tolerance
Moderate to high
Ornamental Interest
Origin
Taiwan, once called Formosa, hence Formosan Firethorn
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Adult Flight
Root weevilModerate
Adult Emergence & Foliar Feeding
Diseases: Regionally Documented (1)
Pests: Regionally Documented (2)
Data Maturity Structured Multiple sources. Expert review underway.