Christ Thorn Paliurus spina-christi - Paliurus aculeatus, Paliurus clypeiformis

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Botanical Name:

Paliurus spina-christi

Family:

Rhamnaceae

Genus:

Paliurus

Species:

spina-christi

Common Name:

Christ Thorn

Seeds Per Pound:
23,608
Quantity:
0.72 lb
Average Viable Seeds/Packet:
25
Germination:
98%
Germination Test Type:
Cut (Full Seed)
Purity:
99%
Height:
10-12 feet
Collection Locale:
Italy
Crop Year:
2015
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
8


In Stock: 0.72 lb
Prices
  • Paliurus spina-christi

Items are priced on a curve, you can buy any 'bulk quantity' up to what we have in stock, some examples are:
1 packet (~ 25 seeds)
$4.95
1 oz (~ 1476 seeds)
$25.00
Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Soak in cold water, let stand in water for 24 hours.
Stratification: cold stratify for 30 days.
Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.
In a Nutshell:
* Paliurus spina-christi , commonly known as Jerusalem Thorn , Garland Thorn , Christ's Thorn , or Crown of Thorns , is a species of Paliurus native to the Mediterranean region and southwest and central Asia , from Morocco and Spain east to Iran and Tajikistan . more...
* Small greenish-yellow flowers from April to July, in profusion, conspicuous brown-yellow winged fruit from August to October, 1 1/2" leaves, spiny branches, dry soil, full sun, native to southern Europe, western Asia.
* The fruit is eaten raw or dried for later use. A pleasant sub-acid taste, somewhat resembling dried apples. The woody fruit is up to 30mm in diameter. more...