Pyracantha (from Greek pyr “fire” and akanthos “thorn”, hence firethorn) is a genus of large, thorny evergreen shrubs in the family Rosaceae, with common names firethorn or pyracantha. They are native to an area extending from Southwest Europe east to Southeast Asia. They resemble and are related to Cotoneaster, but have serrated leaf margins and numerous thorns (Cotoneaster is thornless).
Diseases Affecting Pyracantha
Fire Blight
Fire blight is a disease caused by the bacterium Erwinia amylovora. Twigs, branches, and leaders on trees and shrubs wilt…
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Apple Scab
Apple scab is Pennsylvania’s most important apple disease, attacking wild and cultivated apple and crabapple.
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Insects Affecting Pyracantha
Southern Red Mite
The female adult is about 0.38 mm long and resembles a small spider.
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Lecanium Scale
The European fruit lecanium is a key soft scale insect pest of shade trees and other woody ornamental plants in…
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Hawthorn Lace Bug
Lace bugs are common pests of a variety of ornamental trees and shrubs.
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