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Pyracantha fortuneana 'Graberii'
Graber's Pyracantha, Pyracantha crenatoserrata, Chinese Firethorn, Firethorn
| These fast-growing shrubs are grown for their colorful fruit, evergreen foliage, hardiness and ease of care. Clusters of fragrant white flowers mass at the ends of last year's branches. Some types are ground covers, while others can be trained to grow up a wall, fence or trellis. Use as background or screen plants. Birds like the berries. Watch out for stiff sharp thorns. Buy plants in fruit to be sure of berry color. Plants under stress susceptible to fireblight, though disease-resistant varieties are available. |
This variety is noted for its huge clusters of large red berries in mid-season, which last long into winter. A vigorous grower, this shrub reaches 10 to 12 feet high and 8 to 10 feet wide.
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Attributes - Pyracantha fortuneana 'Graberii'
Plant Type: Shrub
Bloom Season: Early Summer through Late Summer
Flower Color: White
Foliage: Evergreen
Height: 10 ft. to 12 ft.
Width: 10 ft.
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Climate: Zones 7, 8, 9
Notes: Thrives in Dry Climates, Hot Climates. Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance.
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Pyracantha 'Fiery Cascade', Pyracantha x 'Mohave', Pyracantha coccinea, Pyracantha coccinea 'Kasan', Pyracantha coccinea 'Lalandei', Pyracantha coccinea 'Mohave', Pyracantha coccinea 'Wyattii', Pyracantha koidzumii, Pyracantha koidzumii 'Victory'
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