Pyracantha ‘Orange Glow’

Pyracantha ‘Orange Glow’ is an evergreen (or semi-evergreen) ornamental shrub, highly valued for its intense orange fruits and for the decorative role throughout the year.

General characteristics

• Plant type: thorny, decorative shrub

• Port: erect, dense, slightly arched

• Dimensions at maturity: 2–3 m high and 2–3 m wide

• Growth: average

• Longevity: raised

Leaves

• Color: dark green, glossy

• Persistence: evergreen in areas with mild winters

• Appearance: compact, they provide an excellent background for fruit

Flowers

• Flowering period: May–June

• Color: cream white

• Smell: discretely

• Attract: bees and other pollinating insects

Fruits

• Color: bright orange

• Appearance: autumn

• Persistence: they stay on the plant until late winter

• Decorative role: very high, especially in winter

Planting requirements

• Exposure: sun or partial shade (maximum fruiting in the sun)

• Soil: well drained, adaptable

• Cold resistance: good (–20°C)

• Pollution resistance: very good

Care

• Watering: moderate, more frequent in the early years

• Cuts: it is very well tolerated; they can be done after flowering

• Maintenance: minimum

• Thorns: numerous – provide natural protection

Use in landscaping

• defensive hedges

• decorative fences

• solitary plantings

• slopes and walls (can be driven as a climbing plant)

• urban gardens and parks