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I’m seriously considering the “Apache” hybrid of "Firethorn for a small area in my landscape, but I have a few questi...
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Asked May 20, 2021, 1:26 PM EDT
Good Morning,
I’m seriously considering the “Apache” hybrid of "Firethorn for a small area in my landscape, but I have a few questions.
First, I also have a deer problem. Is the Apache deer resistant?
Second, I would prefer no berries, is there a male variety that doesn’t have any berries?
Lastly, I live in zone 8, Medford. Ranges from -10 (sometimes a bit colder) to 105+ degrees. Is Apache good in this range?
If you can think of another plant that might be better suited for all my wishes please give me suggestions. I’m trying to protect one small area on my outer fence from intruders. I’ve thought of Bayberry, Crown of Thorns, and others, nothing seems to answer all my wishes.
Thanks,
Ron Marler
Jackson CountyOregon
Expert Response
There are several other choices besides Pyracantha species. "Firethorn" which is rarely used as the common name for the plants are usually grown for their clusters of bright red berries. There is no male or female plant separation to my knowledge. While there are several species choices (tall, ground-hu
There are several other choices besides Pyracantha species. "Firethorn" which is rarely used as the common name for the plants are usually grown for their clusters of bright red berries. There is no male or female plant separation to my knowledge. While there are several species choices (tall, ground-hugging, hedge forming) it is not a plant I would choose as a barrier. In our climate, Yucca, especially Spanish bayonet, does quite well. It grows to 10 feet tall, five feet wide. It requires little to no water.It has no pests. Once in a while it rewards you with beautiful bloom stalks. And its needle sharp leaf tips shou
Thanks so very much for your response to my question yesterday. To add one question to that answer... if the flowers are edible, will that attach deer?
This looks like an excellent choice, thanks for taking care of my problem.
At the other end of the fence I wanted to plant a Mentor Barberry. Some websites say this plant may NOT be good in all areas because of TICKS, and it may NOT BE ALLOWED in some areas.
Can you comment on the choice of a Mentor Barberry?
I believe the reference is to Berberis mentorensis, which is a hybrid between two other barberry species. My reference says sit grows 7 feet tall and turns brilliant red in fall. Like all barberries, it attracts wildlife (birds, deer, etc.). Howwever, ti
You asked about a barberry known as Merton Barberry. I believe the plant description came through. (Sorry about the other). While barberries attract wildlife,such as birds and deer, they do not attract blood-sucking insects. Tick prefer brushy, dry g
Hi Should I wait until fall to plant the Yucca? Thanks so very much for the suggestion. I think it will be perfect. Please respond to the question about
Berberis mentorensis, it only partially came through.
Ron Marler
On Sat, May 22, 2021 at 11:29 AM Oregon State University <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
You can plant yucca any time. In summer you need to water it a bit more than if you waited until fall. Be sure you get a variety suited to USDA Zone 8. The Merton Barberry is a good choice because of its height.I don't think it attracts ticks: they are bloodsuckers, not plant eaters.
