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Pyracantha Firethorn 'Kasan'

Pyracantha firethorn is an ornamental evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub native to Asia and Europe. It is a member of the rose family. It can grow up to 15 feet tall. Multiple brown trunks are usually hidden behind low, thorny branches and thick leaves. Pyracantha is a highly valued berry producer for Christmas decor in warm climate regions. The fruit are also attractive to birds, therefore are an important food source for wildlife.

pyracantha thorns, be careful of the sharp thorns when near this shrub pyracantha branch pyracantha fruit pyracantha firethorn bush, the glossy dark-green leaves are oval-shaped with serrated edges