Pyracantha coccinea 'Forest Hills'
Forest Hills Pyracantha
Description
This shrub will grow 6'-12' tall and has small, dark green leaves with white flowers that bloom in the spring. Red berries are in season during the fall. This plant can be invasive in some areas, so use caution.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Orange, Red
Fruit Season
Fall
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees, Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Fall
Location Uses
Background
Special Uses
Hedge, Screen, Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.