(Narrow-leaved Firethorn)

The dark foliage of narrow-leaved firethorn beautifully complements the white spring flowers and the orange fall and winter fruits. Hailing from southwestern China, it is named for its narrow oblong leaves. Lustrous and deep green above, the evergreen to semi-evergreen leaves are gray and felted underneath. In early to midsummer, the nastily thorned branches are covered in thousands of small, malodorous white blossoms, followed by small flattened green berries that ripen to golden- or red-orange....

(Gnome Firethorn, Narrow-leaved Firethorn)

Gnome firethorn is a compact and hardy selection of pyracantha, better suited to colder winters and more resistant to fireblight, a common disease in the species. The dark green, bushy form of this Narrow-leaved Firethorn wonderfully contrasts with the white flowers and orange-colored fruits. The parent species hails from western China and is named for its comparatively narrow oval or oblong leaves that are grayish on the undersides. In early to midsummer, the nastily-thorned branches are covered...

(Narrow-leaved Firethorn, Yukon Belle Firethorn)

The cultivar 'Yukon Belle' is a compact hardy selection of narrow-leaved firethorn, an evergreen shrub hailing from southwestern China. The glossy dark green leaves of 'Yukon Belle' beautifully complement the white spring flowers and the orange fall and winter fruits. The leaves are gray and felted underneath. In early to midsummer, the nastily thorned branches are covered in thousands of small, malodorous white blossoms, followed by small flattened green berries that ripen to golden- or red-orange....

(Formosa Firethorn)

The fiery fruits of this large gaunt evergreen shrub from Taiwan put on a spectacular show from fall into winter. Spiny red-brown branches set with whorls of oblong glossy green leaves bear clusters of small white flowers in spring. Globular to disk-shaped berries follow the flowers, ripening from green to orange-red in fall. The fruits persist well into winter, and are largely shunned by birds. This shrub is hardy only in areas with relatively mild winters.

Formosa firethorn does best in well-drained...

(Formosa Firethorn, Santa Cruz Firethorn)

The spreading stems of the Formosa firethorn selection 'Santa Cruz' produce very beautiful clusters of white flowers followed by small red berries. Descended from a native of Taiwan, it has oval, dark-green leaves and long, sharp spines. In late spring, numerous small white flowers appear, followed by late-ripening, showy red berries that on occasion may be picked at by songbirds. The berries linger on the branches well into winter.

Plant ‘Santa Cruz’ in well-drained, average to moist soil and...

(Formosa Firethorn, Victory Firethorn)

The arching stems of the Formosa firethorn selection 'Victory' produce very beautiful clusters of white flowers followed by relatively large fiery berries. This evergreen shrub, descended from a native of Taiwan, has branches filled with oval, dark green leaves and long, sharp spines. New leaves are bronze. In late spring, numerous small white flowers appear, followed by late-ripening, showy red berries that on occasion may be picked at by songbirds. The berries linger on the arching branches well...

(Asian Firethorn)

Among the smallest in leaf and showiest in fruit of the firethorns, this native of southwestern China is a large spiny evergreen shrub with arching, wide-spreading branches. Abundant clusters of small white flowers crowd the burgundy-red branches in late spring, contrasting strikingly with the oblong, shallowly toothed, glossy dark-green leaves. Small green apple-shaped berries follow the flowers, ripening to dazzling red-orange in fall. The fruits may be eaten by birds. This shrub is hardy only...

(Indian Hawthorn)

The genus Rhaphiolepis comprises approximately 15 species of shrubs and small trees from subtropical and temperate regions of East Asia.

These cold-tender evergreens bear leathery, glossy-green, oval to lance-shaped leaves with toothed or smooth edges. Newly emerged leaves are often red or bronze. Loose clusters of small, five-petaled, unscented or mildly fragrant flowers appear toward the branch tips in late winter, spring, or summer. The star-shaped blooms are pink, white, or red,...

(Hybrid Indian Hawthorn, Rosalinda™ Indian Hawthorn)

Easy to grow and graced by beautiful, fragrant flowers, Indian hawthorn Rosalinda™ is a large, vigorous, well-branched, evergreen shrub, native to the warm and temperate regions of eastern Asia. The leaves are large, leathery, glossy, oval, alternately arranged on the stems and have serrate edges – like a steak knife. New leaves emerge red/purple or bronze. The large pink flowers are semi-double (extra petals) and commonly appear in the spring. They are produced at the ends of the branches in loose...

(Hybrid Indian Hawthorn)

Easy to grow with beautiful fragrant flowers Indian hawthorn Olivia™ is a spreading shrub, well branched and vigorous. The leaves are leathery, glossy, oval, alternately arranged on the stems and have serrate edges – like that of a steak knife. New foliage is rusty-hued when it emerges. The abundant white flowers are single and commonly appear in the spring. They are produced at the ends of the branches in loose branched clusters. Each bloom is star-shaped and has pointed petals. This selections...