Muraltia Species, Mmaba, Skilpadbessie, Tortoise Berry

Muraltiaspinosa

Species
spinosa (spy-NO-suh)
Synonym
Nylandtia spinosa
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Richmond, California

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Dublin, CA (Zone 9a) | June 2007 | neutral

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