Spiny Allthorn

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Spiny Allthorn

Koeberlinia spinosa
Koeberlinia spinosa
Allthorn; Crucifixion Thorn, Crown of Thorns
Southwestern U.S. and northern Mexico
6

12 feet
6

10 feet
  • Central Texas
  • Texas
  • Full Sun
  • Part Sun/Shade
  • Very Low
  • Deer Resistant
  • Evergreen
  • Birds

About This Plant

Sun or bright shade. The stems and thorns are evergreen; the leaves themselves are tiny and scale-like, appearing only after summer rains. Greenish-white star flowers appear in warm weather, with a sweat-like fragrance that attracts abundant pollinators. The blackberries, in autumn, are pretty.

A great specimen for native brush sculptors, allthorn is exceptionally drought- and cold- tolerant, growing to a rounded form that provides cover for birds and other wildlife. It’s not widely available, though; check with native plant suppliers, especially in the Rio Grande Valley.

Maintenance

Very light, very occasional shaping; on its own it forms an impenetrable hedge.

Features

Plant Type:
Small Shrub
Size:
6-12' H, 6-10' W
Sunlight Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Types:
Sandy, Thin
Wildlife:
Birds, Butterflies, Pollinators
Flower Color:
White
Bloom Time:
August, September
Freeze Hardy:
Yes
Invasive:
No
Caution:
None
Coupon Eligible:
No

This plant goes well with

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