Shrubs

Pyracantha hybrid 'Navajo' (Firethorn)

Pyracantha 'Navajo'

Also known as Navajo Firethorn

$26.95

Size

☀SunFull sun to part shade
💧WaterModerate
🌡Zones6-9
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Pyracantha hybrid 'Navajo' (Firethorn), 'Navajo', is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.

Pyracantha hybrid 'Navajo' is an ornamental shrub valued for its seasonal interest and the role it plays in the garden landscape.

Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. Provide consistent moisture during establishment. Watch for general pest pressures common to the region.

For a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), Philadelphus lewisii (Mock Orange), or Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.

Plant Details

Botanical
Pyracantha 'Navajo'
Common name
Navajo Firethorn
Mature size
6-10 ft tall × 6-10 ft wide
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom time
Spring to summer
Bloom color
Red
Foliage color
Green

Care Notes

Plant in well-drained to sandy soil. Tolerates lean conditions once established. Prune after fruiting to shape and thin crowded branches; wear gloves due to thorns. Watch for fireblight; remove affected wood well below the infection line and sterilize tools between cuts. Monitor for scab in wet seasons; improve air circulation by thinning.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: Bees, Bumblebees
  • Wildlife: Bird forage, Pollinator support
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