groundcover, perennial

Pyracantha koidzumii 'Santa Cruz' | Pyracantha, Firethorn

('Santa Cruz Prostrata')

This Pyracantha grows as a shrubby groundcover form that can be pruned to control height as needed. Red berries are profuse and attract birds. Sturdy thorns make it a good barrier plant; handle and prune with caution. Canopy coverage 13 square feet.

Water Requirement: moderate

Sun Exposure: full sun

Cold Hardiness: cold hardy to 10F

Growth Rate: fast

Height: 4 feet high

Width: 4 feet wide

Evergreen

Foliage Color: green

Flower Color: white, cream

Flower Season: spring

Wildlife: birds