Can humans eat Pyracantha?
The fruit of Pyracantha are classified as pomes. The pulp is safe for human consumption, but it is insipid, and the seeds are mildly poisonous as they contain cyanogenic glycosides (as do apples, plums, cherries, and almonds). The seeds in the fruits are the only parts which are slightly toxic to humans. Pyracantha is highly poisonous to dogs and cats. Gastrointestinal problems only occur in humans after eating an excessive amount of the raw fruits. In small children, however, mild poisoning can occur more quickly.
Can Pyracantha be grown as a tree?
Pyracantha is a great evergreen tree to give you winter and autumn colour as well as attracting wildlife. This tree is grown as a patio standard making it perfect for planting in a container on a patio or terrace and being used to line walkways or drives. Pyracantha is a pretty shrub with attractive flowers and magnificent red, yellow or orange berries in autumn and winter. It is often trained against a wall or fence. It also makes an excellent evergreen hedge.Pyracantha Sunny Star – Firethorn. The firethorns are all tough, very hardy shrubs which tolerate a wide range of demanding conditions, including shaded and exposed positions, and make dense evergreen growth ideal for intruder-proof hedging or for training on walls to display their profuse and brightly coloured berries .