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Needle Bush

Azima tetracantha, Salvadoraceae

Zones
1012
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerWindbreakPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Low (fruiting)Low (seedling)

Soil pH

78.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Uses

Functions

Living FenceWind ProtectionCoastal StabilizationSalt Tolerance Demonstration

Edible Parts

Fruits

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Digestive AidAntimicrobial

Common Questions

What zones does Needle Bush grow in?

Needle Bush grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Needle Bush?

Good companions for Needle Bush include Confetti Tree, Indian Caper, Verode.

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