Pale Desert Thorn

Lycium pallidum, Solanaceae

Zones

7–11

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerWindbreakBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Tree ChollaCylindropuntia cholla

Physical SupportBeneficial Insect Habitat

Narrow-leaf WattleAcacia linearifolia

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Peach ThornLycium cooperi

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

SaguaroCarnegiea gigantea

Nurse PlantBeneficial Insect Habitat

Small-leaf RoseRosa minutifolia

Pollinator SharingPest Deterrent

Brewer's SaltbushAtriplex breweri

Pest DeterrentNutrient Accumulation

Sweet ThornAcacia karroo

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Emory's Barrel CactusFerocactus emoryi

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

GraythornZiziphus obtusifolia

Both shrubs produce secondary compounds that may inhibit nearby vegetation

Uses

Functions

Living FenceFood ProductionWildlife HabitatErosion Control

Edible Parts

Berries

Medicinal Uses

Berries For AntioxidantsLeaves For Skin Conditions

Common Questions

What zones does Pale Desert Thorn grow in?

Pale Desert Thorn grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Pale Desert Thorn?

Good companions for Pale Desert Thorn include Tree Cholla, Narrow-leaf Wattle, Peach Thorn, Saguaro, Small-leaf Rose.

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