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Rhigozum sp., Yellow Pomegranate, Western Rhigozum, Short Thorn Pomegranate. Rhigozum obovatum
Rhigozum obovatum

Rhigozum sp.

Yellow Pomegranate, Western Rhigozum, Short Thorn Pomegranate
Family: Bignoniaceae
Origin: South Africa
USDA Zone: 9-11?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterYellow, orange flowersThorny or spiny

10 feet tall erect spiny shrub/small tree, attractive scented yellow tubular flowers.

Native tribes believe that carrying a stick of Rhigozum will bring good luck.

Common names also include: Mopane Pomegranate or Mopane Rhigozum or South African Tree Number 676, or Zambezi Gold.



Rhigozum sp., Yellow Pomegranate, Western Rhigozum, Short Thorn Pomegranate. Rhigozum obovatum
Rhigozum obovatum
Rhigozum sp., Yellow Pomegranate, Western Rhigozum, Short Thorn Pomegranate. Rhigozum obovatum
Rhigozum obovatum
Rhigozum sp., Yellow Pomegranate, Western Rhigozum, Short Thorn Pomegranate. Rhigozum brevispinosum
Rhigozum brevispinosum
Rhigozum sp., Yellow Pomegranate, Western Rhigozum, Short Thorn Pomegranate. Rhigozum obovatum
Rhigozum obovatum


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