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Pyracantha coccinea



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Pyracantha coccinea
Scarlet firethorn

In areas with mild winter temperatures, leaves will remain green all winter. In most colder areas, leaves will turn an ineffective purple and possibly brown if the temperatures are cold enough. In Illinois the winter appearance is quite unsightly.

 
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