I have a Pyracantha tree (6 yrs old, 40 cm high)that has been a delight to
watch going through its growing stage this season. It has rewarded me with
a immensly huge crop of orange berrie clusters after showing of its
tremendous flowers during late spring/early summer. However, I am a bit
concerned how this huge fruit crop will have an impact on next seasons
growth.The fruit to leaf ratio is probably 75/25 and I am concerned that
the minimal amount of leafs are not producing enough carbohydrates to set
the plant up for the following season. I have heard of crab apples (bonsai)
dying after a big crop od fruit.
The tree has been heavilly, weekly fed during the past season with
my "secret worm wees" formulation extracted from my worm farm.
Do any of you think I should take some of the berry clusters of at this
point?
Any pointers, advice and experience in this regard is most appreciated.
Regards
Mart Verstappen

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In a message dated 4/7/2004 7:59:46 PM Eastern Standard Time,
writes:
The tree has been heavilly, weekly fed during the past season with
my "secret worm wees" formulation extracted from my worm farm.
Do any of you think I should take some of the berry clusters of at this
point?
Mart:

You do not need to remove berries. After flowering, be certain to feed the
tree at least every two weeks until mid Autumn and never allow the soil to go
dry.

Cordially,

Michael Persiano
members.aol.com/iasnob

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Don't worry about your Pyracantha! Under favorable circumstances they grow
like weeds. Under full sun they will have a good crop of berries year after
year.
Marty Haber
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From: "Mart Verstappen"
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Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 2004 7:59 PM
Subject: [IBC] Pyracantha aka Fire thorn

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I have several Pyracanthas. They do look great when they get berries. I
never heard of them dying after a Hugh crop. I do feed them all summer. I feed
super phosphate in the fall.
If your trees lack leaf growth. Maybe fertilizer with a bit more nitrogen is
needed. This is the time of the year I feed larger amounts of nitrogen. I am
hoping to take pics of 2 of mine that are starting to look good
SteveW

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