Paliurus spina-christi, commonly known as Jerusalem thorn, garland thorn, Christ's thorn, or crown of thorns, is a species of Paliurus native to the Mediterranean region and southwest and central Asia, from Morocco and Spain east to Iran and Tajikistan. It is a thorny shrub that grows to a height of five to six meters . The broad to narrow-shaped, leathery leaves are two- lined, alternate and are up to 4 cm long and 1.5–3.5 cm wide, usually with entire margins or finely sawn with a short stem.
Jerusalem Thorn Care
paliurus spina-christi
Other names: Garland Thorn, Christ's Thorn, Crown Of Thorns
What is the plant
In landscaping and agriculture , the plant is used for bounding hedges. But beekeepers also cultivate it as a nectar- producing plant.
humidity
Normal
lighting
Shade
temperature
-17°C - -7°C
hardiness zone
10 - 12
difficulty
Easy
hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Water preferences: In the spring and summer, water this plant moderately.
Pruning
Prune to maintain a single or multiple trunk look. Prune at the end of winter to strengthen the plant and so that the branches do not grow down.
Fertilizer
Fertilize once with mineral fertilizer in spring.
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Sunlight
Full sun to part shade.
Soil
Grow well in most garden soil as long as it drains well.
Temperature
Hardy plant – withstands winter low temperatures.
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Container
A container that is about one-third as tall as the plant (measured from the soil line to the highest leaf) often works best.
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