Zanthoxylum clava-herculis Hercules club (Rutaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Zanthoxylum clava-herculis
Hercules club
Deciduous shrub
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The Zanthoxylum clava-herculis plant species is found in Southeastern N. America - Virginia to Florida, west to Texas and Arkansas. It is a member of the Rutaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Hercules club.

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Latin Name:  Zanthoxylum clava-herculis
Common Name:  Hercules club
Family:  Rutaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Usually found as scattered trees near the coast in light sandy soils, often on bluffs of islands, river banks or dunes[229]. Best growth is from plants in most rich soils with good drainage[229].

Propagation Notes: Seed - best sown in a greenhouse as soon as it is ripe in the autumn. Stored seed may requires up to 3 months cold stratification, though scaritication may also help[113]. Sow stored seed in a cold frame as early in the year as possible. Germination should take place in late spring, though it might take another 12 months. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in a cold frame for their first winter. Plant them out in early summer. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame. Root cuttings, 3cm long, planted horizontally in pots in a greenhouse. Good percentage[78]. Suckers, removed in late winter and planted into their permanent positions[113].

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