Formosa Firethorn, Taiwan firethorn, Koidzumi's firethorn
Pyracantha koidzumii

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 3.5-4.5 m high and spreads 3.5 m wide. It has many branches. The young stem are reddish and have a down. They become smooth and purple. The leaves are dark green and glossy above but paler underneath. The flowers are small and white. The fruit is a berry. The colour can vary but they are often orange or scarlet.

There are 7 Pyracantha species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows in rocky valleys and seashores. It suits hardiness zones 7-10.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Hawaii, Mexico, North America, Pacific, Taiwan, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Pyracantha formosana;