Firethorn
Pyracantha
The Firethorn is an evergreen shrub that has attractiv
red or orange or yellow berries in fall.
Firethorn cultivars
The Firethorn itself is very rare, as this shrub is
sensitiv for diseases. But there are many cultivars
that differ in the color of the berries.
Firethorn has long thorns.
Firethorn berries.
The many uses of Firethorn
The Firethorn can be used as an yard protection, an
hedge made of Firethorn is impenetrable due to many
thorns. Most often, the Firethorn is used as an climber
against a wall, but needs support. But Firethorn
can be used as an ornamental shrub too.
this Firethorn hedge is 2,5 meters high and gives protections against
cats and thieves and voyeurs.
Firethorn and Birds
Birds like to make there nest between the leaves of the
Firethorn, the thorns give protection against preditors.
Some birds are fond of the berries.
Firethorn berry jelly
Firethorn berries are not poisionous, and can be used to produce
a jelly that tastes like apple jelly, but not exactly,
it has a stronger taste.
Boil the berries 1 minutes with the same amount of water
Sieve the berries , boil the juice together the same amount
of sugar, pectine and lime juice, for one minute.
Put it in a hot sterilized jar. Enjoy!
Firethorn berry jelly.
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These are two Firethorn cultivars mixed, one with red 
