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:
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.