Peach Thorn

Lycium cooperi, Solanaceae

Zones

8–11

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerWindbreakBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (fruiting)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Pale Desert ThornLycium pallidum

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Bitter CondaliaCondalia globosa

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Emory's Barrel CactusFerocactus emoryi

Nurse PlantShade Provision

Bushman's PoisonAdenium swazicum

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator SharingPhysical Support

Sonoran Palo BreaCercidium praecox

Nitrogen FixationNurse PlantBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

White RatanyKrameria bicolor

Desert shrubs with similar drought adaptations competing for limited soil resources

Uses

Functions

Food ProductionLiving FenceErosion ControlWildlife Habitat

Edible Parts

Berries

Medicinal Uses

AntioxidantImmune SupportEye Health

Common Questions

What zones does Peach Thorn grow in?

Peach Thorn grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Peach Thorn?

Good companions for Peach Thorn include Pale Desert Thorn, Bitter Condalia, Emory's Barrel Cactus, Bushman's Poison, Sonoran Palo Brea.

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