Pyracantha coccinea 'Lalandei'
Lalandei Pyracantha
Description
The 'Lalandei' exhibits upright growth to a size of 12'-15' high, but can be kept lower with pruning. Bright orange berries highlight the plant, which can be used as a large, informal hedge or in barrier planting. 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
Fruit Season
Fall
Sun
Full, Half
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.