Pyracantha coccinea 'Kasan'

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Kasan Pyracantha or Firethorn

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor Photographer:

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:

Turn sprinklers on and view them operating at least once a month.

Check for and fix missing drip emitters, leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes. One broken spray sprinkler can waste 100 gallons in a 10 minute watering cycle.