Scarlet Firethorn – Pyracantha coccinea 100 Shrub Seeds | Thorny Hedge Plant | Bright Red Winter Berries Fast Growing • Showy Fruit • Wildlife Friendly

Create a bold, beautiful, and protective hedge with Scarlet Firethorn (Pyracantha coccinea). This fast-growing, semi-evergreen to evergreen shrub is prized for its spectacular fall and winter display of bright red-orange berries and its ability to thrive in tough conditions.

In late spring, dense clusters of small creamy white flowers cover the shrub, creating a striking floral display. By late summer and fall, vivid orange-red berries develop in tight clusters and persist through winter, providing brilliant seasonal color and an important food source for birds.

Scarlet Firethorn grows 10–18 feet tall and wide, forming a dense, thorny shrub ideal for privacy screens, security hedges, and wildlife shelter. Its sharp spines make it especially effective as a barrier hedge. It can also be trained as an espalier against a wall, shaped on a trellis, or grown for bonsai.

This rugged shrub tolerates:
• Heat and drought (once established)
• Urban conditions and poor soils
• Wind and heavy pruning
• Cold climates (Zones 5–9)

Excellent for landscaping projects, property borders, naturalized plantings, and decorative winter interest.

Seeds are not pretreated.

You will receive:
✔️ 100 Scarlet Firethorn seeds
✔️ Clearly labeled seed packet
✔️ Detailed sowing instructions
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Scarlet Firethorn
Botanical Name: Pyracantha coccinea
Plant Type: Semi-evergreen to evergreen shrub
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained; adaptable to poor or compacted soils
Watering: Medium (moderate to high drought tolerance once established)
Mature Height: 10–18 feet
Spread: 10–18 feet
Growth Rate: Fast to Moderate
USDA Zones: 5–9

💡 Germination Instructions

1. Soak seeds in water for 24 hours

2. Cold stratify 90–120 days at 40°F in moist (not wet) medium

3. Sow 1/8 inch deep

Prune immediately after flowering if heavy fruiting is desired the following season (blooms on old wood).