Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava' - 125-150 CM C7.5

Description
The Feuerdorn 'Flava' (Pyracantha rogersiana) is a slightly overhanging shrub with decorative, yellow, round fruits that stay on for a very long time. It produces white flowers arranged in umbrella clusters in May. The Feuerdorn 'Flava' also has shiny, leathery, lanceolate, medium-green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of around 2.5 metres and grows to around 2 metres wide. The Feuerdorn 'Flava' makes no particular demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Pyracantha crenulata var. rogersiana.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, resistant to urban climates, smoke-hardy

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Feuerdorn 'Flava' are medium green, lanceolate, glossy, leathery, alternate.

Spread
East Asia to south-east Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Feuerdorn 'Flava' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Feuerdorn 'Flava' is a slightly overhanging shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 2.5 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The white flowers of the Feuerdorn 'Flava' appear in umbrella clusters in May.

Fruit
The yellow, round fruits of Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava' are particularly decorative. These appear from September. Adhere for a very long time.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub, park, cottage garden, bee pasture, bird food plant

Shoots
The shoots of Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava' are spiny.

Root
Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava' is a deep-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms sparsely branched roots.