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Pyracantha Gnome®

Scientific Name: Pyracantha 'Gnozam'

Also Known As

  • Pyracantha 'Gnome'
  • Pyracantha atalantioides 'Little Gnome'
  • Firethorn
  • Gigg's Firethorn

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 5'-6'
  • W: 3'-8'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Pyracantha Gnome® plant details

Pyracantha Gnome® is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by orange fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pyracantha Gnome®

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 8 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: compact, fall interest, hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pyracantha Gnome®

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Compact (to only 6' x 6'), this dense rounded, very hardy shrub offers masses of white flowers in spring and showy! orange berries in fall. S/M
Never having been a fan of Firethorn, it is hard to admit that I really like this one! Cute and compact tight growth 6'H x 3'W white flowers cover this evergreen shrub in early summer and small orange-red berries smother it in fall. Another Heronswood refugee truly awesome!
As the name gives suggestion, this is a more compact variety getting as tall as you are but wider and perhaps a bit more unruly! This is a very tough evergreen shrub suitable for informal hedging with showy orange berries. Any wild branch exceeding its area is easily corrected by a simple nip.

Gardening facts about Pyracantha Gnome® plant

How to Grow Pyracantha Gnome®

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Fruit

    • orange
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Texture

    • glossy
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
  • Foliage Color

    • green
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