Evergreen Shrub – Formosa Firethorn ‘Victory’

Formosa Firethorn ‘Victory’

Botanical name: pyracantha koidzumii ‘victory’

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: about 8 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 4-10  

Foliage color: green

Growth rate: grows 1-2 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune in the winter to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings 

Landscape use: hedge, privacy screen, wildlife friendly gardening 

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: produces long lasting non-edible ornamental berries, deer resistant, heat tolerant, attracts birds 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2 inches of soil dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a tree and shrub plant food liquid fertilizer once a month from early spring to early summer 

Best time to plant: spring or fall

Best type of soil: clay or loam 

Companion plants: limelight hydrangea, pampas grass, russian sage 

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: yes