Pyracantha - Review - Intruder protection

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Pyracantha

Newest Review: ... Can grow to 3metres or more if against a wall otherwise to about 2.5metres in open space. Has berries in various colours - red, orange a... more

Intruder protection (Pyracantha)

Member Name: john9159

Product:	Pyracantha
Date:	25/01/05 (2436 review reads)
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Advantages: Vigorous defensive shrub

Disadvantages: Will cut skin easily but this is not really a disadvantage

Pyracantha alias Firethorn. Excellent for defensive purposes against intruders. Can grow to 3metres or more if against a wall otherwise to about 2.5metres in open space. Has berries in various colours - red, orange and yellow. Thorns are quite lethal as they grow to lenghts in excess of 30mm and do not break off as in the case of bramble for example, the thorn is actually part of the stem. Wear thick leather gloves when handling. If you want it for protection, do not prune. Can be propagated easily from cuttings in pots over winter. Any questions about this or other plants/shrubs contact me at internetposse@aol.com

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	- 30/01/05 As said below, more personal opinion and little insights on the plant would make for a much nicer read. Let me know if you edit. Chris ~~* House & Garden guide ~~*
	- 25/01/05 yeah it is a bit textbook like, could you add some more information please
	- 25/01/05 I'd have liked to read about your personal experience growing this plant. The info you provide doesn't read much like a 'review', more like a textbook entry. I read consumer reviews to get the kind of comments the textbooks don't provide. (If you decide to add a personal experience report to your review, let me know, and I'll re-read and re-rate)

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