Pyracantha

_ The pyracantha _ (Pyracantha coccinea_) is an evergreen shrub allied to cratægus, of which it is sometimes considered to be a species.

Manual of Gardening (Second Edition) 1906

Pyracantha berries are not considered poisonous unless large amounts are eaten; some sources even report them to be edible.

Berries and Seeds 2010

The fifty foot long green wall of Pyracantha just to the left of the shed was once being trimmed by one blissfully unaware of the basketball sized paper nest hidden within the thorny branches.

The Most Visited « Fairegarden 2010

Planted on the same day are a row of Pyracantha coccineas along the eastern border behind the shed.

Looking For Shade* « Fairegarden 2009

The morning glories on the large hedge of Pyracantha have put on the best show in several years.

October Bloom Day-New Friends And Old-Blog Action Day 2009 « Fairegarden 2009

As are the volunteer morning glories that happily clambor up the Pyracantha along the chain link fence.

Sad To See Summer Go – Say Hello To Fall « Fairegarden 2009

In this same area a few years ago a careless slice with the electric hedge trimmer on the Pyracantha row stirred up the proverbial hornets nest built within.

Holiday Blast « Fairegarden 2009

Pyracantha, yes, I was just thinking of the hand-lettered sale signs that used to cover the front windows of every grocery store.

Hand-Painted Signs James Gurney 2009

Pyracantha, unknown cultivar, has an almost grid like look to its bark.

Bark « Fairegarden 2008

I also love bark, & that Pyracantha bark is amazing!

Bark « Fairegarden 2008