Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

Flower Color

Lavender, Purple, White

 

Flower Season

Winter

 

Leaf Color

Green, Yellow Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Red

 

Fruit Season

Spring

Sun

Full

 

Water

Very Low, Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Shape

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter

 

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Parking Strip, Roadside, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Hummingbirds

Thornbush is a moderate grower to 8' x 8'. White to purple flowers appear from January through April, followed by red, oval berries. Thornbush is tolerant of moderate cold, reflected heat, full sun, and drought. Native to southwest Arizona and into Mexico, from elevations of 2000' to 4000'.

Frost tolerant to 10 F.