Plant Type

Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

Brown

 

Fruit Color

Orange, Red

 

Fruit Season

Fall, Persistent

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees, Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Formal, Mediterranean, Ranch

 

Accenting Features

Espalier, Fall Color, Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Walls / Fences

 

Special Uses

Cut Flowers, Erosion Control, Hedge, Screen, Fire Resistant

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

'Lalandei' is another large pyracantha, but is known for its particularly upright, stiff to arching habit, growing about 8 to 10 feet tall and wide. tiff, thorny branches. It has an abundance of orange-red berries that follow the profusion of clusters of tiny white, spring flowers. Glossy brown branches are armed with thorns to 3/4" long. An excellent barrier plant; can also be trained against a wall or fence as an espallier. And if you're mindful of the thorns, the branches with flowers or berries are lovely in vases.

Grow in well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Is indifferent to soil types, growing in sandy to clay soils and everything in between. Is also tolerant of both acidic and alkaline soils. Drought tolerant once established. It may be pruned selectively or to renovate, also well suited to espallier. It will sucker and spread, so place accordingly. Thorns make maintenance something to be dreaded, but on the flip side, it is a very effective barrier. Fire resistant.