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Turkmen Desert-thorn

Lycium turcomanicum, Solanaceae

Zones
5–9
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

WindbreakProducerBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

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

Kashgar TamariskTamarix hispida
Wind Protection
Narrow-leaf OleasterElaeagnus angustata
Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Squaw ThornLycium torreyi

Closely related Lycium species share specific pests and can hybridize, reducing genetic integrity

Uses

Functions

WindbreakThorny BarrierDesert ReclamationWildlife FoodLiving Fence

Edible Parts

Berries

Medicinal Uses

AntioxidantImmune Support

Common Questions

What zones does Turkmen Desert-thorn grow in?

Turkmen Desert-thorn grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Turkmen Desert-thorn?

Good companions for Turkmen Desert-thorn include Kashgar Tamarisk, Narrow-leaf Oleaster.

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