African Box-thorn

Lyciumferocissimum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lycium (LY-see-um)
Species
ferocissimum (fer-oh-SIS-ih-mum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Light Blue
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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negative
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Woodland Park, CO (Zone 4b) | November 2004 | negative

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