Red Elf™ Pyracantha
Pyracantha x 'Monelf'
Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- Lowe's
1400 E. Yonezawa Blvd. Moses Lake WA 98837
- Emerald Desert Nursery
7499 Road L. 5 N.w. Quincy WA 98848
- Job's Nursery
4072 Columbia River Road Pasco WA 99301
- Beaver Bark Ltd.
607 Aaron Drive Richland WA 99352
| Botanical Pronunciation | py-ra-KAN-tha |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing; reaches only 2 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring flowers, followed by bright fall berries. |
| Design Ideas | This Pyracantha looks beautiful espaliered on a low wall. Left natural, it makes a great divider in the garden or a low hedge. As a specimen, it anchors a featured winter spot with its bright red berries. Also makes an excellent container plant to brighten sunny porches, entranceways and decks. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Round |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Border, Container, Firescaping/Firewise, Hedge, Wildlife Garden, Urban Garden, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Fall Color, Improved Disease Resistance, Ornamental Berries, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Fast Growing, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Pampas Grass (Cortaderia); Weigela (Weigela); Beautyberry (Callicarpa); Ninebark (Physocarpus); Chokeberry (Aronia) |
Grows easily in most average, well-drained soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, prune annually to shape.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6
Your climate may be too cold for this plant