Pyracantha coccinea - Firethorn
Location: Chorlton, Manchester. P. coccinea is a medium sized evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 4m. It is planted for it's striking colourful fruits that appear in Autumn/ Winter, another reason why it would be planted is that it makes a good hedge plant (topiary is practiced on it) and can keep animals and people away because of it's defensive thorns. It is generally disease and pest free, this specimen is in prime condition.
The scarlet fruit that grows in bunches is a seasonal interest for animals (for food) and people.
The leaves are dark and shiny with fine serrated edges.
The plant shoots long narrow stems in all direction that are riddled with thorns hidden in the foliage.
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