Pyracantha plant
By Howardbowry
United Kingdom 
Can a Pyracantha plant be grown in a trough or pot? What is the minimum depth of soil required? Are they easily trained? I want to grow it along the top of a parapet on the edge of a roof as a security measure but this will require it being planted in troughs.
14 Aug, 2008
Answers
we grew some pyracantha (not sure of the variety) in a brickbuilt raised bed approx 2ft deep when I lived in Scotland and they grew very well for many years.
14 Aug, 2008
This website lists two pyracanthas as recommended for container growing :
http://www.findmeplants.co.uk/pyracantha-genus.aspx
14 Aug, 2008
Previous question
Pyracantha are easily trained, yes, but you would have to find a small variety to grow in tubs or troughs, I think. I've never come across one planted in a container. The smallest ones I can find in my RHS Encyclopaedia are 'Harlequin' - to 5', and 'Santa Cruz' - to 3'. Hope this helps.
14 Aug, 2008