Overview
Pyracantha angustifolia is a bushy shrubs in the genus Pyracantha, part of the Rosaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Pyracantha angustifolia grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens, low maintenance, hedging and screens and wall side borders.
About
Pyracantha angustifolia, commonly known as narrowleaf firethorn, is a bushy evergreen shrub belonging to the Rosaceae family. Like other Pyracantha species, it features thorny branches with simple leaves and produces clusters of small white flowers followed by bright berries. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and adapts well to various soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with a preference for moist but well-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for hedging, wildlife gardens, and informal planting schemes, offering winter interest with its vibrant berries.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Pyracantha
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Pyracantha angustifolia size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Low Maintenance, Hedging and screens, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Pyracantha angustifolia
- Propagation
- Semi-hardwood cuttings from late-spring onwards
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Woolly aphid, Caterpillars, Brown scale, Leaf-mining moths
- Disease resistance
- Pyracantha scab, Honey fungus, Fireblight
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Pyracantha angustifolia?
Pyracantha angustifolia prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Pyracantha angustifolia need?
Pyracantha angustifolia is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Pyracantha angustifolia hardy in the UK?
Pyracantha angustifolia has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Pyracantha angustifolia?
Semi-hardwood cuttings from late-spring onwards.
More in the Pyracantha genus
- Pyracantha crenulataNepalese firethorn
- Pyracantha 'Lavinia Rutgers'
- Pyracantha 'Monrovia'
- Pyracantha 'Orangeade'
- Pyracantha 'Ventoux Red'
- Pyracantha Alexander Pendula ('Renolex')