Fruiting Pyracantha 42cm

Fruiting Pyracantha 42cm Description

The Pyracantha ‘firethorn’ bonsai tree is easy to care for and responds well to pruning.   The Pyracantha genus are native to the Mediterranean and found as small trees and shrubs. In spring it will produce clusters of small white flowers, followed by bright red or orange berries in the autumn. 

This lovely pyracantha bonsai tree is standing at approximately 42cm tall in a round green oriental pot with a width of 34cm and depth of 25cm. This firethorn features a beautifully twisting trunk and plenty of foliage as well as some exposed roots. 

Fruiting Pyracantha Placement

Choose an outdoor location that receives full sun but is protected from strong wind and scorching sunlight in the hottest part of summer days. Protect from frost in the winter.  

Fruiting Pyracantha Watering and feeding

They must be watered generously as soon as the top inch of soil gets dry. Do not let the soil dry out fully and avoid constant wetness. See our watering guide.
Only feed periodically during the growing season (March-Oct). 

Fruiting Pyracantha Pruning and wiring

The firethorn bonsai tolerates hard pruning very well and this is best done during the early to late spring months. You can remove large leaves at any time to encourage smaller, more compact ones.  
The older the branches become, the more brittle and hard they get and can break easily. It is best to wire new shoots after summer. 

Fruiting Pyracantha Repotting

Repot in early spring with a well-draining bonsai soil mix. 

Find our repotting guide here. 

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For more information about the pyracantha (firethorn) bonsai tree please visit our blogs page.  

Please Note: measurements given are approximate. Depending on the season, the appearance of the tree may vary. The tree that you receive may differ in size and shape to the photo if it has grown or been pruned since.