Spiny Allthorn
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Spiny Allthorn
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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




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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
- Porleria angustifolia
- Prosopis glandulosa
- Diospyros texana
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