Botanical Name: Pyracantha koidzumii 'Santa Cruz' ADD
Common Name: Santa Cruz Firethorn  
Plant photo of: Pyracantha koidzumii 'Santa Cruz'
  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

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

n/a

Design Styles

Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Fragrance

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Parking Strip

 

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Information by: Jerry Sortomme
Photographer: Modesto Jr. College
  • Description

  • Notes

This spreading, evergreen shrub has glossy green foliage and large clusters of orange berries. It can be kept to 3' high and easily grows to 8'-10' wide. It works well as a bank cover.
Planting Instructions: 1. Dig a hole 2 times the width and 1 and 1/2 times the height of the container. 2. Set rootball just above ground level. 3. Mix soil with 25% amendment and %75 soil. 4. Backfill with amended soil. 5. Build basin and water.