Lycium pallidum |
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Desert Thorn |
Description
Thornbush is a moderate grower to 3'-9' tall and 4'-6' wide. White attractive, bell shaped flowers appear in spring, followed by red oval berries. Branches have spines. Leaves are small, gray green and simple. Desert Thorn prefers full sun and well draining soil. Irrigate this shrub every 2-3 weeks after it's established, epecially during the summer. A beautiful shrub to plant near an entryway or walkway to enjoy the flowers!
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
Lavender, Purple, White
Flower Season
Winter
Leaf Color
Green, Yellow Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Spring
Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.