Nepal Firethorn
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Nepal Firethorn is hardy to zone 6, which covers nearly all of Central Europe and the British Isles; only harsh upland sites (Alps, high ridges) call for winter protection.
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Profile
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Habit
- Shrub
- Height
- 6 m
- Spread
- 4 m
- Growth
- medium
- Lifespan
- 40 years
- First yield
- after 3 years
- Hardiness
- zone 6–9
- Shade tolerance
- light shade
- Soil
- Sand, Silt, Clay
- Soil moisture
- dry – moist
- pH
- 5.5 – 8
Flowering & harvest
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Uses
Growing
Evergreen thorny shrub for sunny to partly shaded sites on well-drained soil, ideal as an impenetrable hedge. The fruits are slightly irritating raw but usable cooked; birds love the berries.
Frequently asked questions
Nepal Firethorn: how big does it get?
Nepal Firethorn (Pyracantha crenulata) grows as a Shrub and reaches roughly 6 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 4 m. Growth is medium.
Nepal Firethorn: what site does it need?
Nepal Firethorn tolerates light shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Clay. Soil moisture should be in the range dry – moist. The pH may lie between 5.5 and 8.
Nepal Firethorn: is it hardy?
Nepal Firethorn is listed as hardy in zone 6–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Nepal Firethorn: will it grow in Central Europe?
Nepal Firethorn is hardy to zone 6, which covers nearly all of Central Europe and the British Isles; only harsh upland sites (Alps, high ridges) call for winter protection.
Nepal Firethorn: when does it flower?
In a temperate northern-hemisphere climate it flowers from May to June.
Nepal Firethorn: when is it harvested?
In a temperate northern-hemisphere climate the fruit ripens from September to October.
Nepal Firethorn: is it poisonous?
Individual parts of Nepal Firethorn are noted as mildly problematic — the plant does not count as poisonous. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone, only on a confident identification.
Nepal Firethorn: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 2/10, Medicinal 1/10, Other uses 3/10.
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