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Koeberlinia spinosa

 
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Family: Koeberliniaceae
Genus: Koeberlinia (ko-ber-LIN-ee-a) (Info)
Species: spinosa (spy-NO-suh) (Info)

3 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Perennials
Shrubs
Cactus and Succulents

Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

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

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Deciduous

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Soil pH requirements:
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds

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2 positives
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive DJ_Radikal On Jul 9, 2008, DJ_Radikal from Weslaco, TX wrote:

One way to propagate successfully is to immerse the seed in a cup of distilled white vinegar for 24 hours then plant normally in soil and add a few teaspoons of vinegar mixed with water and pour into soil.

Positive AZgrower On Mar 14, 2007, AZgrower from Tucson, AZ wrote:

This is a native plant growing on my property along the West Branch of the Santa Cruz River in AZ among a Mesquite bosque. It will bloom in late summer after the onset of monsoon season. Attracts Wasps, Pepsid wasps, native bees, butterflies like crazy. Wonderful and drought tolerant. Fruit relished by the birds in late August. Seed collected in mid September. I am trying to propagate from seed but need ideas. This is a great shrub!

Neutral palmbob On Dec 24, 2005, palmbob from Tarzana, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:

Native Texas plant that spends most of the year leafless- just a twisted shrub of long, green spines and stems. Leaves small and bried after periods of heavy rainfall. Small, insignificant flowers during warmer months. Dangerous plant to put near paths and an 'acquired' taste.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Gila Bend, Arizona
South Tucson, Arizona
San Marino, California
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Llano Grande, Texas



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