Pyracantha 'Saphyr Yellow' (Firethorn 'Saphyr Yellow')

Botanical name

Pyracantha 'Saphyr Yellow'

Other names

Pyracantha 'Saphyr Jaune', Pyracantha 'Cadaune', Firethorn 'Saphyr Yellow'

Genus

Pyracantha Pyracantha

Variety or Cultivar

Saphyr Yellow _ Saphyr Yellow is an upright, lateral spreading, and prickly, evergreen shrub with tiny, dark green foliage. In spring it has clusters of small, white flowers followed by bright yellow berries in summer and autumn.

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Bushy, Compact

Toxicity

The seeds may cause mild stomach upsets if ingested.

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Colour

Flower

White in Spring

Foliage

Dark-green in All seasons

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How to care

Watch out for

Specific pests

Aphids , Brown scale , Caterpillars , Leaf mining moths

Specific diseases

Fireblight , Pyracantha scab

General care

Pruning

Remove old fruit trusses in spring.

Propagation methods

Semi-hardwood cuttings

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

Pyracantha 'Saphyr Yellow' (Firethorn 'Saphyr Yellow') will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.

Suggested uses

City, Wallside and trellises, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Resistant to pollution

Cultivation

Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in sun or part shade. In frost-prone areas, shelter from cold, drying winds. Tolerates air pollution.

Soil type

Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Soil pH

Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Partial Shade, Full Sun

Aspect

South, East, West

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.

Hardy (H4)

USDA zones

Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4

Defra's Risk register #1

Plant name

Pyracantha 'Saphyr Yellow' (Firethorn 'Saphyr Yellow')

Common pest name

grape ground pearl

Scientific pest name

Margarodes vitis

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

2

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

5

General biosecurity comments

Main pathway; Vitis spp. plants for planting; already prohibited. However; further consideration of other pathways is required.

Defra's Risk register #2

Plant name

Pyracantha 'Saphyr Yellow' (Firethorn 'Saphyr Yellow')

Common pest name

Japanese long scale; Japanese maple scale; Long scale; Japanese; Pear white scale

Scientific pest name

Lopholeucaspis japonica

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

2

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

4

General biosecurity comments

Regulated only on Citrus at present; regulation on other hosts needs to be considered. Only likely to be a pest under glass in UK.

Defra's Risk register #3

Plant name

Pyracantha 'Saphyr Yellow' (Firethorn 'Saphyr Yellow')

Common pest name

Lance nematode; Nematode; Lance

Scientific pest name

Hoplolaimus spp.

Type

Nematode

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

2

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

4

General biosecurity comments

Nematode species potentially affecting a wide variety of crops; prohibition of soil likely to mitigate risk substantially; keep under review in light of interceptions or findings should they occur in the EU.

About this section

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Date updated: 7^th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/