Jerusalem Thorn
Not available
Receive an Email when available.
A legendary shrub said to have been used to elaborate Jesus Christ’s thorn crown. The wood is tough, white-pink and elastic. During Antiquity, its roots, leaves and fruit were used for their astringent and diuretic properties. Also known under Paliurus aculeatus y Ziziphus spina-christi.
Deciduous shrub growing up to 5m with green oval leaves. The basis of their stalks is thorny. Yellow-greenish flowers in spring and summer. Typical yellow edible fruit.
It adapts to any types of soils. Can be seen on the edge of Oak groves and Cork oak plantations shaping thorny hedges.
Use
Desertification, Singular, Fodder, Low maintenance garden, Wild garden, Medicinal, Landscaping, Barrier hedge, Game-covers
Calendar
Zone map
You may also like
Flowering
| Flower colour | Yellow, Green |
|---|---|
| Flowering period | April, May, June, July, August, September, Spring, Summer |
| Fruit colour | Yellow |
Foliage
| Foliage persistence | Deciduous |
|---|
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Paliurus spina-christi |
|---|---|
| Wildlife | Mammals |
| Other attributes | Thorny |
When to plant?
| Planting period | March, April, May, October, November, December, Spring, Autumn |
|---|
Where to plant?
| Type of use | Desertification, Singular, Fodder, Low maintenance garden, Wild garden, Medicinal, Landscaping, Barrier hedge, Game-covers |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Sun |
| Soil type | No preference |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained |
| Hardiness | Drought resistant |
| Climate zone | Mediterranean, Warm areas |
Care
| Watering | Moderate |
|---|
We are growers
Our main difference in the market is that we are growers of plants and seeds.
Quality control
We carry out constant quality controls of our plants and seeds.
Innovation & development
We lead and take part in different research and development programmes.
Extensive experience
We created our first online seed shop more than 30 years ago.
Subscribe to our Newsletter
We offer tips and deals to enjoy your garden all year round
PRIVACY POLICY SUMMARY
- Responsible: FRUTOS Y SEMILLAS DEL BOSQUE, S.L. +info
- Data collection: For marketing activities and for transaction processing. +info
- Legitimation: Consent of the interested. +info
- Destinatary: No data will be transferred to third parties unless legally required or if the assignment is necessary to achieve the objective. +info
- Disclaimer rights: You have the right to access, rectify and delete data, as well as other rights, as explained in the additional information. +info
- Additional information: You can access to additional, detailed information on privacy policy here.
- Poligono Les Vinyes - Carrer dels Torners, s/n
46711 Miramar (Valencia) Spain - (+34) 646 433 048 (M-F from 8am to 3pm)
- [email protected]
2026 The Original Garden. All rights reserved