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Pyracantha coccinea 'Kasan'

Kasan Pyracantha or Firethorn

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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:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.