Lycium pallidum

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Lycium pallidum

Desert Thorn

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Information by: George Hull MSN Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

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!

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

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Wildlife

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.