Ziziphus obtusifolia v. canescens |
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Gray Thorn |
Deciduous shrub that grows slowly to 6' x 8'. Leaves are gray-green, and most branches end in a thorn. Flowers are cream colored and non-showy, but blue-black berries in summer provide intrest, as well as attracting birds. Accepts full sun. Native to the southwest U.S. and Mexico.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
Grey
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Fruit Season
Summer
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.