Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ – A Hardy Evergreen with Fiery Autumn Berries

Pyracantha ‘Mohave’, also known as Firethorn, is a robust evergreen shrub prized for its colourful berries and year-round presence in the garden. This tough and reliable variety combines glossy green foliage, fragrant spring flowers, and brilliant clusters of fiery orange-red berries in autumn. The berries last well into winter, providing both vibrant colour and food for garden birds.

With its dense, thorny branches, ‘Mohave’ is also an excellent choice for creating security hedges and boundary planting. Its combination of beauty, toughness, and wildlife value makes it one of the most versatile and useful shrubs for gardens of all sizes.

General Information

Pyracantha is a genus of hardy shrubs native to southern Europe and Asia. ‘Mohave’ is a popular cultivar introduced in the United States for its excellent berry colour and strong growth.

• Growth habit: Dense, upright, and bushy with thorny stems

• Height & spread: Typically grows 3–4m tall and 2–3m wide; easily kept smaller with pruning

• Foliage: Glossy, dark green evergreen leaves that provide year-round structure

• Flowers: Creamy-white clusters in late spring to early summer, lightly fragrant and attractive to bees

• Fruit: Heavy crops of bright orange-red berries in autumn, lasting into winter

• Position: Thrives in full sun or partial shade

• Hardiness: Fully hardy, tolerating frost and most weather conditions

• Soil: Grows in most fertile, well-drained soils, including clay and chalk

• Uses: Ideal for hedging, wall-training, security planting, or as a specimen shrub

Its combination of seasonal flowers, autumn berries, and evergreen foliage ensures it contributes beauty and function in every season.

Care Guide

Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ is easy to grow and very resilient, though a little care will help it produce the best berry displays.

Planting

• Plant in full sun to partial shade; sunnier sites produce more berries.

• Choose fertile, well-drained soil; it adapts well to most types.

• When planting as a hedge, space shrubs about 60–90cm apart.

• Water thoroughly after planting and mulch to retain soil moisture.

Watering & Feeding

• Water regularly in the first year to establish roots.

• Once mature, it is drought-tolerant, needing water only in long dry spells.

• Feed in spring with a general-purpose fertiliser to encourage flowers and berries.

Pruning & Maintenance

• Best pruned in late winter or early spring, before new growth starts.

• Lightly trim after flowering to shape, but avoid heavy pruning in summer as it can reduce berry production.

• When grown against a wall or fence, tie in new shoots to encourage even coverage.

• Take care when pruning, as the stems are thorny.

Protection

• Fully hardy and very tough; no winter protection needed.

• Resistant to most pests and diseases, though keep an eye out for fireblight or scab in very damp conditions.

• Good air circulation around the plant helps prevent disease.

Why Choose Pyracantha ‘Mohave’?

‘Mohave’ is a superb shrub that combines ornamental appeal with practical benefits. Its thorny stems make it an effective barrier or security hedge, while its berries and flowers bring seasonal beauty and support wildlife.

• Year-round interest: Evergreen foliage, spring flowers, and autumn berries

• Wildlife-friendly: Flowers attract pollinators; berries provide winter food for birds

• Versatile use: Suitable for hedging, wall-training, or as a specimen shrub

• Low-maintenance: Tough, hardy, and easy to grow

• Practical & decorative: Adds beauty while serving as a natural security barrier

Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ is the perfect choice for gardeners wanting a hardworking evergreen shrub that offers colour, structure, and value for both people and wildlife.

• Size
  S-pot®(2,25 L)

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