Nepal firethorn seeds

Nepalese firethorn, Nepal firethorn or Himalayan firethorn / Pyracantha crenulata - is a genus of thorny evergreen shrubs from the Rosaceae family, from the Greek «pyr» - fire and «akanthos» - thorn; thorny bush. It is very similar to the bright red pyracantha, but differs from it in having leaves with blunt ends. The leaves are smaller, the berries are orange-red.

Pyracanthus petulosum is grown in parks and gardens; they are especially suitable for hedges and trellises. They are also grown in containers on balconies and terraces; The conditions of megacities are also suitable due to the plants’ resistance to environmental pollution. Pyracantha is planted in a permanent place in October or March. There are no special requirements for the soil, as long as it is well-drained. They even tolerate calcareous soil. When planting, organic fertilizers are applied at the rate of 5-7 kg/m2.

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