Pyracantha Golden Glow 4.5 Litre Pot 80/100cm

Pyracantha ‘Golden Glow’ – Yellow-berried Firethorn

Pyracantha ‘Golden Glow’ is a hardy evergreen shrub valued for its glossy foliage, white spring flowers, and heavy crops of golden-yellow berries in autumn. Vigorous and versatile, it can be grown as a hedge, trained against walls and fences, or clipped into shape, making it both decorative and practical. Its dense, thorny branches also make it an excellent choice for security planting.

Seasonal Highlights

• Spring: Clusters of creamy-white flowers cover the branches, attracting bees and pollinators.

• Summer: Glossy evergreen leaves provide dense, year-round cover.

• Autumn: Masses of golden-yellow berries appear, brightening the garden and feeding birds.

• Winter: Evergreen foliage maintains structure and screening value.

Key Features

• Golden-yellow berries – Long-lasting autumn colour and a food source for wildlife.

• Evergreen foliage – Dense and glossy, perfect for screening.

• Wildlife-friendly – Flowers attract insects; berries feed birds.

• Thorny growth – Provides natural security and a deterrent for intruders.

• Hardy and adaptable – Thrives in most garden conditions.

Perfect For

• Hedges and screens – Provides privacy, colour, and protection.

• Wall or fence training – Can be espaliered for a formal look.

• Wildlife gardens – Supports pollinators and birds.

• Security planting – Dense, thorny growth deters intruders.

Growing Tips

• Sun/Position: Best in full sun to partial shade.

• Soil: Tolerates most well-drained soils.

• Hardiness: Fully hardy across the UK.

• Care: Prune after flowering or berrying to maintain shape and density. Wear gloves when handling due to thorns.

Looks Great With

• Other Pyracantha varieties – Mix red, orange, and yellow forms for a colourful berry display.

• Evergreens – Combine with Holly, Yew, or Box for structure.

• Autumn shrubs – Pair with Cotoneaster or Euonymus for extended seasonal colour.

• Spring bulbs – Plant beneath with Daffodils or Tulips for layered interest.

Pyracantha ‘Golden Glow’ is a tough, reliable, and decorative evergreen shrub that provides year-round structure, autumn colour, and excellent wildlife value. With its golden berries and thorny branches, it’s equally at home in formal designs, wildlife-friendly spaces, or as a natural security barrier.

Pyracantha Golden Glow 4.5 Litre Pot 80/100cm Grasslands Nursery

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.