Colletia Species, Anchor Plant, Crucifixion Thorn

Colletiaparadoxa

Genus
Colletia (kol-EE-shee-uh)
Species
paradoxa (par-uh-DOKS-uh)
Synonym
Colletia bictonensis
Colletia cruciata
Colletia exserta
Condalia paradoxa
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Textured
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness
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
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

North Port, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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| August 2009 | positive

Crucifixion Thorn is far more hardier than expected if wintered just under a plastic sheet to prevent any rainfall : it thus survived ver...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | March 2004 | positive

REally fascinating looking S American shrub with any foliage- has large, flat, triangular photosynthetic spines as its adaptation to drou...Read More

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