{"product_id":"old-pyracantha-fruiting-firethorn-bonsai","title":"Old Pyracantha Bonsai Tree – Fruiting Firethorn Bonsai","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Pyracantha Bonsai Tree – Fruiting Firethorn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eold Pyracantha bonsai tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, commonly known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirethorn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, offering excellent year-round character with compact evergreen foliage, delicate seasonal flowers and its spectacular display of colourful berries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePyracantha is particularly popular for bonsai because it combines naturally small leaves and dense branching with flowers and fruit. On an older specimen, these characteristics are complemented by an increasingly mature trunk and established branch structure, creating the appearance of a much larger tree in miniature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout This Pyracantha Bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis individual specimen is an established \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efruiting Pyracantha bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erepotted in early spring 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is currently growing strongly and healthily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pyracantha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Firethorn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fruiting and flowering outdoor bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepotted:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Early spring 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mature character, white flowers, orange-red berries and compact foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Outdoors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable for beginners and experienced bonsai enthusiasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpectacular Orange-Red Berries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the standout features of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePyracantha bonsai tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is its colourful seasonal fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing successful flowering and pollination, clusters of berries develop and mature into striking orange-red shades. Against the compact green foliage, these berries can create a spectacular display and provide colour well beyond the main growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor collectors looking specifically for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efruiting bonsai tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Pyracantha is an excellent species to consider.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite Flowers \u0026amp; Seasonal Interest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore the berries develop, Pyracantha produces clusters of small white flowers, providing another completely different appearance earlier in the growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis progression from foliage to flowers and then colourful berries means a well-developed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirethorn bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can provide changing interest across much of the year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven outside the flowering and fruiting periods, the established trunk and branch structure of an older specimen continue to provide character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePyracantha Bonsai Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePyracantha is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoutdoor bonsai tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and should be positioned somewhere with plenty of natural light and good airflow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood light is particularly important for healthy growth, flowering and subsequent berry production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater thoroughly throughout the growing season and avoid allowing the root ball to dry out completely, particularly during warmer weather. At the same time, ensure the growing medium remains free draining.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePyracantha responds well to careful pruning and training, making it possible to maintain the established design while encouraging increasingly fine branching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBe aware that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePyracantha naturally develops thorns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so care should be taken when pruning, wiring or handling the tree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Characterful Old Firethorn Bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its combination of established character, compact foliage, white flowers and vibrant berries, this individual \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePyracantha bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers considerably more than foliage alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts ability to provide different visual features throughout the seasons makes Firethorn an attractive choice for both established bonsai collections and enthusiasts looking for their first flowering or fruiting specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepotted in early spring 2025 and currently growing strongly, this is a distinctive old Pyracantha ready for continued development and enjoyment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographs show the actual Pyracantha bonsai tree for sale, so you will receive this individual specimen rather than a stock example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Way of Life Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52449065926923,"sku":"WOL13","price":850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/7618\/8683\/files\/IMG_7976.jpg?v=1759859042","url":"https:\/\/wayoflifebonsai.co.uk\/products\/old-pyracantha-fruiting-firethorn-bonsai","provider":"Way of Life Bonsai","version":"1.0","type":"link"}