Pyracantha coccinea

I’m always drawn to Pyracantha coccinea for the strength and structure it brings to a garden, with its glossy evergreen foliage and dense, thorny form. This is a plant that provides solid year-round interest. In spring, it’s smothered in clusters of creamy white flowers, followed by vivid berries in shades of orange-red that brighten the garden through autumn and onwards into winter. It will add texture and seasonal contrast to boundary planting, where it offers both beauty and security in equal measure.