Pyracantha Soleil d'or

Pyracantha 'Golden Sun' is a variety of firethorn bush, it is a trailing bush. The evergreen foliage is dark green and the flowers are white. They bloom in large numbers from June to July and then produce golden yellow berries from October to December. It is a bush that maintains its interest throughout the winter, when other plants are dormant.

Native to Asia and Europe, pyracanthas have given rise to many horticultural varieties and belong to the Rosaceae family. 'Golden Sun' has a trailing bushy habit and reaches 4 to 5 metres (13 to 16 feet) in height and 2 to 4 metres (7 to 13 feet) in width. Its flowering from June to July consists of numerous clusters of small pure white flowers with 5 petals. This flowering is nectar-rich and pleasantly scented, followed by the formation of golden yellow berries that are 1 centimeter (0.5 inches) in diameter and remain on the bush until the following spring. Its foliage is glossy dark green, evergreen and dense. The reddish branches are adorned with numerous formidable black thorns that are about 3 centimeters (1 inches) long. The young shoots are slightly yellowish.

It is a bush that can withstand any condition and especially does not suffer from geometric and artistic pruning. Perfect for creating defensive hedges or topiaries, it will attract attention, especially in winter, with its abundant colourful fruit, while preserving your garden from prying eyes. Perfectly hardy, the 'Golden Sun' pyracantha thrives in sunny or semi-shady positions. In hedges, mix it with other varieties to play with different fruit colours. These berries attract birds but are highly toxic to humans.