Gymnosporia heterophylla (Common Spike Thorn)

Gymnosporia heterophylla (Common Spike Thorn) white flower clusters on green leafy branch close up
Gymnosporia heterophylla (Common Spike Thorn) white flowers nestled among numerous small green rounded leaves and thorns.

Botanical names: Gymnosporia heterophylla, Maytenus heterophylla

Common name: Common Spike Thorn

Family: Celastraceae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 8?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallFull sunWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWhite, off-white flowersThorny or spinyEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Similar plants: Gymnosporia heterophylla (Common Spike Thorn)


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Gymnosporia heterophylla (Common Spike Thorn) white flower close up on woody branch with green leaves
Gymnosporia heterophylla (Common Spike Thorn) white flower close up on green leaves and sharp thorns.
Gymnosporia heterophylla (Common Spike Thorn) cream white flower close up on green foliage branch
Gymnosporia heterophylla (Common Spike Thorn) white flower close up on green leaves
Gymnosporia heterophylla (Common Spike Thorn) green leaves on branch, close up side view
Gymnosporia heterophylla (Common Spike Thorn) white flower close up on green leaf branch
Gymnosporia heterophylla (Common Spike Thorn) white flowers on a leafy green plant close up.


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