Paliuris spina-christi Christ's thorn (Rhamnaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Paliuris spina-christi
Christ's thorn
Deciduous shrub
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The Paliuris spina-christi plant species is found in S. Europe to W. Asia. It is a member of the Rhamnaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Christ's thorn. Some home gardeners know the variety as P. aculeata. P. australis. P. virgatus.

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Latin Name:  Paliuris spina-christi
Common Name:  Christ's thorn
Family:  Rhamnaceae
Author:  Mill.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  5   Mature Width:  5

Habitat:  Hedges, roadsides and thickets, in maquis and garigue on dry sandy hills to 3000 metres[89].

Propagation Notes: Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame and moved into the greenhouse in February. Fair to good germination[78]. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and overwinter them in the greenhouse for their first year. Plant them out in early summer. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame[200]. Root cuttings 4cm long, December in a greenhouse. Fair to good percentage[78]. Layering

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