Pyracantha coccinea bonsai (179)

Presentation

A specimen of Pyracantha coccinea 56 cm tall, with a broad canopy and abundant fruiting: the orange berries cover almost the entire foliage surface. The trunk is short and sturdy, with a 7 cm nebari and grey bark already finely marked; the estimated age is 28-30 years. Ideal for anyone looking for a well-structured outdoor bonsai to keep in the garden or on a terrace.

Technical features

• Botanical species: Pyracantha coccinea (firethorn)
• Height of the plant alone: 56 cm
• Nebari: 7 cm
• Pot: round, diam. 35 x h. 10.5 cm
• Pot material: blue glazed stoneware
• Total weight: 10.9 kg
• Estimated age: about 28-30 years
• Position: outdoors, full sun
• Care level: medium, also suitable for hobbyists with some experience

How to care for it

It should be kept outdoors all year round, in full sun: direct light is what ensures spring flowering and therefore the berries you see in the photo. With a shallow 10.5 cm pot and a canopy of this size the substrate dries out quickly, so from June to August you need to check the water every day, while in winter you only water when the surface is dry.

To learn more about caring for this species, see the complete botanical care sheet.

Frequently asked questions

Are the orange berries poisonous?

Pyracantha berries are not edible and may cause gastrointestinal upset if eaten in quantity. They are not toxic enough to make the plant dangerous in the garden, though: simply keep it out of reach of small children. The branches also bear strong thorns, so it is best to work on it wearing gloves.

Is the plant I receive the one in the photo?

Yes, this is a one-of-a-kind specimen and the photo shows this very plant, pot included. As it is a living plant, the foliage may look different on delivery: pruning, pinching and the normal seasonal cycle change the canopy and the amount of berries over the year.

How much space and what weight should I allow for?

The pot measures 35 cm in diameter by 10.5 cm in height and the plant reaches 56 cm, so you need an outdoor surface or small table at least 40 cm wide. The total weight is 10.9 kg: move it with both hands, supporting the pot and not the trunk.

What is included

• Pyracantha coccinea bonsai in a round blue glazed stoneware pot, diam. 35 x h. 10.5 cm, the exact specimen shown in the photo
• Plant certificate (identity card of the specimen with species, measurements and features)
• Reinforced packaging designed to protect the plant during shipping