Pyracantha coccinea 'Kasan'
Kasan Pyracantha or Firethorn
Description
The 'Kasan' is a hardy variety that flowers in March and April. Its flowers are single, white, and borne in clusters. It exhibits a broad, spreading growth habit to 10' tall. It produces large crops of orange-red berries during the fall season.
Plant Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Orange, Red
Fruit Season
Winter, Summer, Fall
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal, Japanese, Seascape, Spanish, Woodland
Accenting Features
Espalier, Fall Color, Showy Flowers, Standard
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Cascade, Hedge, Screen, Topiary, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust will also break down and improve the soil.