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Pyracantha koidzumii 'Santa Cruz'

Santa Cruz Pyracantha

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Susan Frommer/MJC

 

Description

The 'Santa Cruz' isa low growing variety to 30-36" tall and spreading to 5-6' across and bearing plentiful crops of bright red berries.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green, Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees, Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

English Cottage, Japanese, Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

Espalier, Fall Color, Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Screen, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.