Pyracantha Saphyr Jaune ('Cadaune')
firethorn ( syn. Saphyr Yellow )
Upright, later spreading, evergreen shrub with dark green leaves, spiny branches and bunches of small white flowers in late spring. These are followed by a profusion of bright yellow berries in autumn. It is for these showy berries that it is grown, providing colour in the garden when there is little else. It can be grown as a free-standing shrub, against a wall or as a hedge.
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How to care for Pyracantha Saphyr Jaune ('Cadaune'):
When planting, add some soil conditioner (well-rotted compost) to the planting hole and some mycorrhizal fungi to aid root establishment.
If growing as a hedge, check for evidence of nesting birds or nesting activity prior to pruning, delaying until the fledglings have fledged if so.
Pyracantha flowers mainly on shoots produced the previous year, so when pruning try to retain as much two-year-old wood as possible. Wear thick gloves when pruning, Pyracantha often bear long and very sharp thorns.
Free-standing shrubs merely need unwanted, damaged or diseased shoots removed in early to mid-spring. Trim out misplaced or crossing branches on free-standing shrubs. Tie in any shoots to extend the framework of wall shrubs, and shorten branches to about 2 or 3 leaves from the base after flowering to expose the berries.
Trim firethorn hedges two or three times between spring and the end of summer. Aim to retain as many berries as possible but some will be lost as you strive to keep the outline.
If growing as a hedge, check for evidence of nesting birds or nesting activity prior to pruning, delaying until the fledglings have fledged if so.
Pyracantha flowers mainly on shoots produced the previous year, so when pruning try to retain as much two-year-old wood as possible. Wear thick gloves when pruning, Pyracantha often bear long and very sharp thorns.
Free-standing shrubs merely need unwanted, damaged or diseased shoots removed in early to mid-spring. Trim out misplaced or crossing branches on free-standing shrubs. Tie in any shoots to extend the framework of wall shrubs, and shorten branches to about 2 or 3 leaves from the base after flowering to expose the berries.
Trim firethorn hedges two or three times between spring and the end of summer. Aim to retain as many berries as possible but some will be lost as you strive to keep the outline.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
3m
Eventual spread:
3m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Slow growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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Humans/Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten
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