African Box-thorn
Lyciumferocissimum

Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Lycium (LY-see-um)
Species: ferocissimum (fer-oh-SIS-ih-mum)

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color

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)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color
Light Blue
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting