Narrowleaf Firethorn
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Narrowleaf Firethorn
pyracantha angustifolia
The Narrowleaf Firethorn has beautiful green leaves and bright orange berries! It's a favorite among birds and other wildlife looking for food.
Habitat: Narrowleaf Firethorn commonly grows in gardens, parks, and along roadsides.
Appearance
The Narrowleaf Firethorn is a dense, evergreen shrub featuring long, slender, dark green leaves. It produces abundant clusters of small white flowers in spring, followed by bright orange-red berries that persist through fall and winter. Its branches are famously spiky.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRosalesFamilyRosaceaeGenusPyracantha
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Even in winter snow, its bright berries bring a burst of color to the garden!
Its name "Firethorn" comes from its fiery-colored berries and sharp thorns!
Some Narrowleaf Firethorn plants can be trained to grow flat against walls!
This plant can live for many, many years, providing beauty for a long time!
Special abilities
Ability
Thorn Defense
Narrowleaf Firethorn has sharp thorns that help it protect its branches and berries from hungry animals.
Ability
Berry Broadcast
Narrowleaf Firethorn produces vibrant berries that attract birds, helping to spread its seeds far and wide.
Ability
Winter Wonder
Narrowleaf Firethorn keeps its colorful berries through winter, providing food and shelter when little else is available.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 200-600 cm
- Spread
- 200-500 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to early summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
eaten by
American Robin
Turdus migratorius
eats its nutritious berries for energy.
eaten by
Cedar Waxwing
Bombycilla cedrorum
feasts on its abundant winter berries.
pollinates
European Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
collects nectar and pollen from its small white flowers.
shelters
Eurasian Wren
Troglodytes troglodytes
builds nests safely within its thorny branches.
eaten by
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
may browse its leaves, despite the thorns.
Traits
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
PyracanthaThorny Firethorn
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
The berries are not safe to eat, so don't try them!
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Narrowleaf Firethorn?
200-600 cm
How wide does Narrowleaf Firethorn spread?
200-500 cm
How big are the flowers on Narrowleaf Firethorn?
0.5-1 cm
When does Narrowleaf Firethorn bloom?
Late spring to early summer
Is Narrowleaf Firethorn edible?
No
Is Narrowleaf Firethorn toxic?
Mild
What is Narrowleaf Firethorn's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Narrowleaf Firethorn pollinated?
Insect
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