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Pyracantha coccinea

'Telstar'


Telstar firethorn




Family
Rosaceae
Genus
Pyracantha
Species
coccinea
Cultivar
'Telstar'
Category
Woody
Type
Shrub (evergreen)
USDA Hardiness Zone
5
Canadian Hardiness Zone
5a
RHS Hardiness Zone
>H7
Temperature (°C)
(-29) - (-25)
Temperature (°F)
(-20) - (-15)
Height
2 - 5 m
Spread
2 - 5 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
June
General Description
A large evergreen shrub with narrowly slender finely notched leaves. Flowers in June, proceeded by rich red fruits in thick clusters all along the branches. Branching is rigid and will have a more open habit if it is left unpruned.
Landscape
Single specimen.
Cultivation
When container grown, it is best to re-locate the Firethorn during the early spring to a well drained loamy soil, a soil pH of 5.5 is best. It fruits best in full sun, but can withstand partial shade. Prefers dry soil in the summer. Shelter from strong winds.
Shape
Upright, open shrub with rigid branching covered in thorns.
Growth
Fast
ID Characteristic
Broad leaved barbed evergreen shrub, layered branching, covered in white flowers in June, followed by bright scarlet berries in September and are long lasting. Leaf like stipules at base of some petioles is a distinguishing feature of the Pyracantha.
Pests
No notable pests or diseases.
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Bark/Stem Description
Bark is a glossy, reddish brown colour, and covered in many lenticels. Twigs are initially pubescent, becoming glabrous, red/brown colour with small buds.
Flower/Leaf Bud Description
Small, rounded, covered in scales.
Leaf Description
Evergreen, simple, alternate, narrow-elliptic to lanceolate. 2.5-5 cm long on shoots, 1-3.5 cm on flowering shoots. Dark shiny green; bottom leaves are lightly pubescent. Petioles are 0.7cm long, with a downy covering.
Flower Description
Perfect, creamy white tiny bundles along branches. Open in May, 2.5-5 cm in diameter, 5-7.5 cm long; Compound corymbs inflorescences on spur shoots along the stem of last year’s growth. Fetid subdued odour. Flowers cover entire shrub.
Fruit Description
Fruit are small rounded drupes, 0.5 cm wide, orange-red in colour. Fruit matures around August - September and usually persists into the winter.
Colour Description
Glossy dark green in the summer; can become brown in colour if left unprotected from drying winds. If in a sheltered area, the colour will remain a dark glossy green.
Texture Description
Medium textured foliage.
Notable Specimens
Lanhydrock Gardens, England, Cornwall.
Propagation
Softwood clippings taken under mist in the summer will root easily. IBM treatment of 1000 to 3000 ppm accelerates rooting. Propagates from seed, seed raised plants have inconsistent fruit quality. Stratify seed for 90 days at 5°C.
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