Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Plant Height: | 6-12 feet |
Plant Spread: | 6-8 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Pinnately compound with sharp spines at base of petiole. |
Fruit: | Other: Clusters of 1/2 to 1 inch long obovoid dark green fruit matures to reddish-brown and then black. |
Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Color: | Other: Creamy white to pale, yellowish-white |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Days to germinate: 3-4 months |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth Dioecious |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
markcee | On May 13, 2018 | Obtained plant |
MySecretIslandGarden | On September 2, 2022 | Maintenance performed Trimmed all of them |