Paliurus spina-christi 10 PCS fresh seeds, Jerusalem thorn tree, Garland thorn, Christ's thorn, Crown of thorns, Deciduous shrub seeds

🌱 Paliurus spina-christi — Jerusalem thorn tree, Garland thorn, Christ's thorn, Crown of thorns

Paliurus spina-christi seeds are a product of the Buckthorn family, offering a unique opportunity to grow a deciduous shrub or small tree. This plant can grow up to three to four meters high, forming impenetrable thickets in ideal conditions.

🌿 Botanical Description

The shoots of Paliurus spina-christi are zigzag-shaped, featuring regular leaves and two thorns. The leaves are alternate, obovate, and 2-5 cm long, with a width of 1-4 cm. They are brilliant green in color, with a finely filiated edge. The flowers are bisexual, very small, and collected in false umbrellas. The petals are yellowish-green, not fused, and number five. There are also five stamens. A pistil of carpels with a two-three-nesting semi-lower ovary is present. Flowering occurs in July-August, producing excellent honey due to its honey-bearing properties. The fruit is a hemispherical lignified drupe with a diameter of 2.0-3.5 cm, covered with a yellowish-brown woolly disc. It contains 2-3 flat obovate seeds.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep in the spring or autumn, after a 30-day cold stratification period.
• Germination temperature: 15-20°C, germination time: 1-3 months.
• Soil type: Sandy and clay soils, pH: Highly alkaline and acidic soil.
• Watering and fertilization: Prefers open or slightly shaded areas, well-drained and moist soil.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-9, frost tolerance: Resistant to drought.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Paliurus spina-christi grows along the banks of rivers, along dry rocky slopes, and in gorges. It is cultivated for decorative and medicinal purposes, often used as hedges in landscape construction.

✨ Interesting Facts

Paliurus spina-christi has been used for centuries in traditional medicine, particularly for its anti-inflammatory properties. The plant is also a popular choice for beekeepers due to its honey-bearing flowers. In some cultures, the thorns of the plant are used in decorative arrangements.