Gibbs' firethorn

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A large evergreen shrub to 4m tall, with narrowly elliptic leaves and clusters of small creamy-white flowers in spring, followed by showy orange-red berries

Scientific classification

Species: Gibbs' firethorn (Pyracantha atalantioides)
Genus: Pyracantha
Family: Rosaceae

Fruits are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

Gibbs' firethorn pictures

Distribution of Gibbs' firethorn

Distribution map

China

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Culture

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Toxicity

Fruits are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of Gibbs' firethorn

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Gibbs' firethorn care guide

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings from late-spring onwards or propagate by seed. Extract seeds from berries in autumn, sow and keep in cold frame. Seeds need about three months of cold stratification before they germinate.