Ziziphus mucronata

Ziziphus mucronata {{{latin_name}}}	Buffalo thorn
	Habit: Evergreen tree Height: ⇕ 17-35ft (5-10m) Width: ⇔ 10-20ft (3-6m) Lifespan: ⌛ perennial Origin: ✈ S Africa Poisonous: ☠	Exposure: ☼ Water: ◍ Features: ✓ crooked trunk, drooping branches Hardiness: ☃ Bloom: ❀ USDA Zones: 7-9 Sunset Zones:
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The crooked trunk and drooping branches are most of the time covered with pairs of one curved and one straight spine. The glossy leaves droop and show three obvious veins from the base. Yellow flowers come in clusters which are not noticeable, followed by round grape-sized fruit with a dry pulp inside, rather meal-like. The fruit turns dark red when ripe and is edible, but not delicious.

More information about this species can be found on the genus page.

Cultivation

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References

• Flora: The Gardener's Bible, by Sean Hogan. Global Book Publishing, 2003. ISBN 0881926248

External links

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