Botanical Name: Pyracantha 'Santa Cruz' Add
Common Name: Santa Cruz Firethorn  
Plant photo of: Pyracantha 'Santa Cruz'
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  • 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:
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 at ground level. 3. Prepare soil mix of equal parts soil and soil amendment. 4. Backfill with amended soil. 5. Build Basin and water.