If you want to have a colorful bush then think about having a Fire thorn in your garden. It is a shrub that would not attract attention if it were not for its small reddish, yellow and orange fruits.
It is a noble shrub in that it can be displayed not only in the summer season but also when the temperature begins to drop.
Intense bush
Also known as Piracanta or Burning BushIt is clear that the magic of this shrub happens due to the color of its fruits, small but with great visual impact.
El Fire thorn It will not go unnoticed in any green space and this is how the color of its fruits will cause an interesting contrast with the rest of the vegetation.
Native to southern Europe and Asia Minor, this shrub is evergreen and reaches up to 2 meters in height although some specimens reach 4 meters. It has elongated lanceolate or ovate elliptical leaves of a size between 2 and 4 cm of a dark green color on the upper side and much paler on the underside. The flowers, on the other hand, are white, always blooming in late spring and early summer.
What is most striking are its berries, which appear in autumn and transform the appearance of the bush with their intense colors. While it is not a ornamental shrubIt is common to decorate walls and other corners due to the grace of its berries when they are in mass.
Needs
The Firethorn is a shrub that needs to be exposed to the sun although it also tolerates semi-shade conditions. On the other hand, it is not very demanding in water and supports all types of soils so it is a great ally to have at home.
It needs sporadic pruning just to remove dead branches and give it shape. The greatest care is linked to the possible plagues and diseases that could be contagious. Among the most common are powdery mildew, rust disease, leaf spots and aphids, mealybugs, mites, caterpillars, larvae, borers and other insects.
