Gymnosporia heterophylla (Common Spike Thorn)
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 Zone Map
USDA Zone: 8
Plant form: Large bush
Mature height: 5-10 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Moderate; tolerates dry conditions
Flower color: White and off-white
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Thorns: Thorny or spiny
Ethnomedical: Ethnomedical plant, traditionally used in folk or indigenous medicineSimilar plants: Gymnosporia heterophylla (Common Spike Thorn)
Gymnosporia heterophylla (Common Spike Thorn) branch with numerous small white flower clusters and oval green foliage
Gymnosporia heterophylla (Common Spike Thorn) white flowers with thick green leaves and sharp woody thorns.
Gymnosporia heterophylla (Common Spike Thorn) small cream white flower clusters with round green leaves attached
Gymnosporia heterophylla (Common Spike Thorn) white flower with round green leaves on a thin branch.
Gymnosporia heterophylla (Common Spike Thorn) green leaves attached to a woody, slender plant stem
Gymnosporia heterophylla (Common Spike Thorn) white flower clusters with round leaves on woody branch
Gymnosporia heterophylla (Common Spike Thorn) branches covered in small white flowers and green leaves.
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