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Zanthoxylum clava-herculis

 
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Family: Rutaceae (roo-TAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Zanthoxylum (zan-THOK-sil-um) (Info)
Species: clava-herculis (KLAV-uh HER-kew-lis) (Info)

2 vendors have this plant for sale.

5 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Herbs
Trees

Height:
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing:
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

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

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring

Foliage:
Deciduous
Smooth-Textured

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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3 positives
2 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive traceybarger On Jul 16, 2009, traceybarger from Sibley, LA wrote:

I live in North Louisiana and I have what seems like thousands of Hercules Clubs growing in and around my yard... I can't get rid of them!!! I have been somewhat frustrated with them until tonight, my hubby has a horrible toothache & I realized we literally have a yard FULL of "Toothache Trees"! It must have worked because he quit whining & is now asleep... YAY!!! But I do have a bunch of "thorn holes" in my hands from picking leaves in the dark! That woulda happened even if it had been high noon, those suckers are mean! And they taste pretty funky, but if it works who cares!?!

Neutral gooley On Jul 11, 2009, gooley from Hawthorne, FL (Zone 8b) wrote:

The national co-champion is near me, in Gainesville, in an area known as Sugarfoot Hammock. The other co-champion is in Texas. Yet another native tree I should get. If a champion tree can grow fifteen miles away...

Positive scotjute On Mar 16, 2009, scotjute from Moody, TX wrote:

It grows wild near Waco on blackland prairie. We have left one in backyard near fence as it is somewhat picturesque. Have noticed birds eating the seeds.

Positive asafla On Jan 27, 2008, asafla from Palm Harbor, FL (Zone 9b) wrote:

Host plant in Florida for GST butterfly. Although it has lethal thorns the larva prefer it over other host plants that I've offered. Slow grower...

Neutral temblor On Oct 15, 2006, temblor from Fort Lauderdale, FL wrote:

Said to be host plant (wild lime) for Giant Swallowtail butterfly caterpillars.

Regional...

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

Morrilton, Arkansas
Bartow, Florida
Jacksonville, Florida
Merritt Island, Florida
Oakland, Florida
Orlando, Florida
Oviedo, Florida
Palm Harbor, Florida
Pensacola, Florida
Sarasota, Florida
Cordele, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia
Sibley, Louisiana
Arlington, Texas
Austin, Texas
Moody, Texas
New Caney, Texas
Plano, Texas
Quinlan, Texas
Rowlett, Texas
Shepherd, Texas



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