Buy Pyracantha 'Gold Rush'

Also Known As

Gold Rush Firethorn

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 8'-10'
W: 8'-12'

planting zones

7a-9b

3 inch pot | $16

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Fewer than 20 at Secret Garden Growers

1 gallon | $39

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Fewer than 5 at Forestfarm

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Pyracantha 'Gold Rush' plant details

Pyracantha 'Gold Rush' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pyracantha 'Gold Rush'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 8 FT - 12 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, hedge, spiky

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pyracantha 'Gold Rush'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

By popular demand, for all of our admirers, you too can have one of your very own! Fast growing, tough guy shrub…thorny enough for a barrier AND a safe haven for wild birds. Evergreen, 10’ high and wide, covered with white flowers abuzz with happy bees in summer, followed by lots of eye catching yellow gold berries in fall and winter (bird candy). We use it as a no care, no water hedgerow. Full sun, not fussy about soil; seems resistant to fireblight. USDA Z7

By: Secret Garden Growers

You'll think you found the "mother lode" when this large upright shrub produces its mounds of golden fruit in fall, but it's pretty in spring, too, when its glossy dark green leaves contrast with masses of white flowers. Sun/Med