Pyracantha yellow|Yellow Firethorn

Botanical Name: Pyracantha coccinea ‘Yellow’
Type: Evergreen Shrub
Height & Spread: 6–10 ft tall, 8–12 ft wide (can be trained)
Foliage: Glossy, dark green leaves
Flowers: Clusters of small white blossoms in late spring
Berries: Bright yellow berries in autumn & winter
Growth Habit: Dense, thorny branches; excellent for hedging

The Pyracantha Yellow, also known as Yellow Firethorn, is a striking evergreen shrub valued for its abundant golden-yellow berries that brighten the garden in autumn and persist well into winter. It also produces masses of small white flowers in late spring, attracting pollinators, followed by the vibrant berries that provide food for birds.

With its dense, thorny growth, Pyracantha makes an excellent security hedge, wall/trailing plant, or ornamental focal point. Its year-round interest and easy-care nature make it a favorite among landscapers and gardeners.

Key Features:

• Evergreen foliage with seasonal flowers & berries

• Showy golden-yellow berries lasting through winter

• Excellent security hedge due to thorny branches

• Provides food & shelter for birds and pollinators

• Can be trained along fences or walls

Care Tips:

• Light: Prefers full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Thrives in well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Watering: Moderate watering; drought-tolerant once established

• Pruning: After flowering to maintain shape and encourage berry production

Breeder/Origin: Pyracantha varieties have been cultivated widely in Europe and Asia; the exact breeder for yellow selections is not specifically recorded, as it’s an ornamental selection rather than a patented hybrid.