Kingdom Plantae Family Rosaceae Scientific name Pyracantha crenatoserrata | Order Rosales Genus Pyracantha Rank Species | |
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Similar Firethorn, Ligustrum quihoui, Juniperus chinensis var kaizu, Chinese Box, Juniperus procumbens | ||
Pyracantha crenatoserrata is a species of Firethorn. It is a short shrub. It is cultivated for its decorative bright red pome fruit (inaccurately called berries). The flowers are white. It survives in warm climates. It cannot tolerate frost, but it can withstand drought. This species originates from central China.
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