Firethorn

Also known as Scarlet Firethorn, Red Firethorn

Scarlet firethorn forms dense, spiny thickets lined with glossy evergreen leaves and sharp stiff thorns. In late spring, abundant clusters of creamy white blossoms cover the branches, attracting bees and other pollinators. By autumn, these blooms give way to masses of long-lasting, brilliant scarlet pomes that persist into winter as a vital food source for songbirds.