Pyracantha koidzumii 'Santa Cruz' |
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Santa Cruz Firethorn |
Description
This spreading, evergreen shrub has glossy green foliage and large clusters of red orange berries that appear in fall. It can be kept to 3' high and easily grows to 8'-10' wide. It is great for a difficult hillside. Small white flowers appear in summer.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Orange, Red
Fruit Season
Fall
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees, Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Parking Strip, Park, Roadside, Swimming Pool
Special Uses
Cascade, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.