Devilqueen

Phaulothamnusspinescens

Genus
Phaulothamnus (fah-lo-THAM-nus)
Species
spinescens (spy-NES-enz)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Weslaco, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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negative
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Weslaco, TX | July 2008 | positive

This shrub is also known as Putia or Snake-Eyes because of its translucent berries that resembles the eyes of snakes. When squished, the ...Read More

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | October 2006 | neutral

Devilqueen, Phaulothamnus spinescens, is Endemic to Texas.

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Cross Spider
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Cross Spider
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Black Grouse
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