Pyracantha The Spikey Firethorn Hedge
21 years online - still growing strong
Our Pyracantha hedging, commonly known as Firethorn, combines dense growth and thorny branches with attractive foliage and colourful seasonal interest. Ideal for boundaries where both screening and security are important, Pyracantha produces clusters of small white flowers followed by bright berries later in the year. Its naturally bushy habit responds well to trimming, creating a strong and attractive hedge for gardens and landscaping projects.
Pyracantha is an excellent hedging choice where you want an attractive boundary that also provides a natural deterrent. Its dense network of thorny branches can form a substantial barrier, while the foliage gives the hedge structure and coverage throughout much of the year.
Firethorn also provides excellent seasonal interest. Clusters of white flowers appear during the growing season, followed by colourful berries in shades that can include red, orange and yellow depending on the variety. The dense growth, flowers and berries also make Pyracantha particularly valuable for wildlife, providing shelter and a source of food within the garden.
For other plants suited to creating more secure boundaries, explore our spiky and thorny hedging. You can also browse our evergreen hedging for additional screening options, or view our complete range of hedging plants to compare different species for privacy, boundaries and wildlife-friendly planting.
