The Pyracantha (Santa Cruz) bush (also called a Firethorn for its ½'' long thorns)
In the years since 2014 the bush has
underperformed. Nothing worthy of a post.
Last year literally only 23 berries showed up and
the week after Christmas they were gone,
the victims of hungry birds.
But this year the bush bloomed with a vengeance!
Thousands of flowers all over the branches.
Happy little bees swarmed the shrub all Spring.
And by Christmas we had this beautiful
patch of red in the yard to add
to the festive decor.
Sam and I freshened up our garland
and wreaths this year. We gave them
a rustic woodsy look.
We added buffalo plaid ribbon and
moose, bear, fox, and squirrel
elements to the mix.
Even the big wreath got its
3 to 5 year makeover.
We added acorns, pine cones,
antlers, and a rustic Santa.
It sure was nice having the berry bush
in all its dashing red gaiety.
Even the birds haven't been able to
dull its loveliness.
The bush is still full of berries and it's
the end of January.
Thanks for stopping by
and happy hunting.
