Pyracantha 'Teton' - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Firethorn 'Teton' (Pyracantha) is a branched, compact shrub with decorative, yellow-orange, round fruits that remain on the plant for a very long time. Before these appear, it produces white flowers in May, arranged in umbrella-shaped clusters. The Firethorn 'Teton' also bears glossy, leathery, lanceolate, medium-green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shaded position, it usually reaches a height of around 2 m and spreads to around 1.5 m. The Firethorn 'Teton' has no particular soil requirements.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * Suitable for flowering hedges * 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 Firethorn 'Teton' are medium green, lanceolate, glossy, leathery, alternate.

Spread
East Asia to south-east Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Firethorn 'Teton' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Firethorn 'Teton' is a branched, compactly growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5–2 m and spreads to a width of approx. 1–1.5 m.

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 Firethorn 'Teton' appear in umbrella clusters in May.

Fruit
The yellow-orange, round fruits of Pyracantha 'Teton' are particularly decorative. These appear from September onwards and remain on the plant for a very long time.

Use
Hedge (pruning), solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub, park, cottage garden, bee pasture, hedge, bird food plant

Shoots
The shoots of Pyracantha 'Teton' are spiny.

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