Index : Hedging, Trees, Shrubs & Conifers : Hedging, Trees, Shrubs & Conifers O-Q : PYRACANTHA, GOLDEN SUN P. Soleil d'Or, Golden Firethorn Suitable for any normal soil and position and  Ultimate Height 9ft (2.7m) Exposed/Windy Hedge Height 4-9ft (1.2-2.7m) Damp Shade Av. Growth/Year* 1-2ft (30-60cm) Dry Shade Wet Sites Native Coastal Areas Evergreen Chalky Soil   Av. Growth/Year* = Average growth per year in first 10-20 years, click here for more details.

Enlarge picture Golden berries in autumn on Pyrcantha Golden Sun.

Dense, spiny, fast growing evergreen hedge with clusters of white flowers in June and masses of bunches of spherical, very colourful berries in autumn and winter. These can be useful food for birds. This less usual form has mid to light green leaves and large clusters of deep yellow berries. Shade tolerant. Also excellent for training on a wall of any aspect where a height of 9ft (2.7m) and spread of 12ft (3.7m) can be attained, or for a free standing shrub. HEDGE Trim between May and July. For hedges 4-9ft (1.2-2.7m). Plant 2ft (60cm) apart. SHRUB 9ft x 12ft (2.7m x 3.7m).

Price per plant for   1+ 5+ 50+ 250+  Pg  1-1.5ft 30-45cm £2.99 £2.79 £2.58 £2.23 Pg = Pot grown.