Pyracantha Mohave

Mohave Firethorn Shrub is a spiny evergreen shrub with oval green leaves.   Showy blooms of soft white flowers blanket the plant in spring and huge clusters of fire red berries follow in fall.  Best bloom in full sun and sharply draining soil.  Mohave is shade and drought tolerant, with resistance to fire blight and scab. Type:  Shrub Height:  8' - 12' Spread:  8’ - 12' Spacing:  10' USDA Hardiness Zone:  6 - 9 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  White Season of Interest:  Summer, Fall, Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Water Regularly.  It can be susceptible fireblight, scab, and wilt.  Potential pests include aphids, lacebug, and scale.LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Privacy Screen, Foundational Planting, and Hedges. COMPANION PLANTS: Ninebark, Weigela, Beautyberry IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Pyracantha coccinea Mohave 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0