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Ziziphusobtusifolia

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Genus

Ziziphus (ZIZ-ih-fuss)

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Species

obtusifolia (ob-too-sih-FOH-lee-uh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Height

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness

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)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

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

Bloom Color

Pale Green

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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