Grouped Pyracantha 13cm

The Pyracantha ‘firethorn’ bonsai tree is easy to care for and responds well to pruning.   The Pyracantha genus is 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 pyracantha bonsai tree is standing at approximately 13cm tall in a blue glazed ceramic bonsai pot with a depth of 11cm and a width of 15cm. This firethorn features a beautiful upright trunk and plenty of foliage.

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.

Watering

No strict schedule, watering needs vary based on climate, soil, airflow, and pot size.
We recommend using the submersion method. Visit our blog page for full instructions.

Feeding

Indoors – Feed weekly or fortnightly from March to October with Chrysal Liquid Bonsai Feed (2 ml per litre of water). Add directly to the water during submersion.

Outdoors – Use Naruko Slow Release Fertiliser, either sprinkled on the soil or placed in a fertiliser baskets.

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.

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

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Take a look at our Japanese Holly Care Guide page for a more in-depth guide on looking after your new tree.