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    Zanthoxylum clava-herculis

    Also Known As

    • HERCULES-CLUB

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 15'-30'
    • W: 10'-25'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

    Zanthoxylum clava-herculis plant details

    Zanthoxylum clava-herculis is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Zanthoxylum clava-herculis

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: rutaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 10 FT - 25 FT - wide, 15 FT - 30 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Zanthoxylum clava-herculis

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
    Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and seaside / salt
    Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The branches and long compound leaves of this 15-30' shrub/tree smell citrusy, crushed, and reputedly can numb pain; it was named Hercules? Club for a reason, though: it?s thorny! (trunk thorns slough off leaving interesting texture). S/M-D

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Zanthoxylum clava-herculis plant

    How to Grow Zanthoxylum clava-herculis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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