Pyracantha koidzumii 'Santa Cruz'
Santa Cruz Pyracantha
Description
The 'Santa Cruz' is a low growing variety to 3'-6" tall and spreading to 5'-6' across and bearing plentiful bright red berries.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
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
Moderate, 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, Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.