Mohave Pyracantha
Mohave Pyracantha
Mohave Pyracantha is a popular cultivar of the firethorn shrub. It's a vigorous, evergreen (or semi-evergreen in colder areas) plant prized for its dense growth, thorny stems, glossy dark green foliage, abundant white spring flowers, and especially its massive displays of bright orange-red to scarlet berries that ripen in fall and often persist through winter. It's a tough, low-maintenance shrub once established — tolerant of wind, some shade, and challenging conditions — and a favorite for adding bold seasonal color without much fuss.
Overview
Mature Size: Reaches 8 to 12 feet tall and wide
Blooms: Spring
Growth Rate: Fast
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Once established water deeply occasionally
Plant Spacing: 4 feet apart for hedge or 12 to 15 feet apart
Special Features: Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Waterwise, Fast-Growing, Benefits Birds
Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen
