PatternBaseHercules club
Zanthoxylum clava-herculis, Rutaceae
Zones
6–10
Layer
Understory
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate
Guild Roles
ProducerPest ConfuserBeneficial Insect HabitatWindbreak
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)
Water
Low (established)Moderate (seedling)
Soil pH
6.5 – 8
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Southern MilkvetchAstragalus hamosus
Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent
Fat-stemmed Tree TomatoCyphomandra crassicaulisPest Deterrent
Australian Round LimeCitrus australisPest Deterrent
Monkey JackArtocarpus lakoochaPest Deterrent
Golden Himalayan RaspberryRubus ellipticusPest Deterrent
Texas hickoryCarya texanaPest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat
Antagonistic Plants
Uses
Functions
Spice ProductionPest DeterrentWildlife Habitat
Edible Parts
BerriesBark
Medicinal Uses
Toothache RemedyDigestive Stimulant
Common Questions
What zones does Hercules club grow in?
Hercules club grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 10.
What are good companion plants for Hercules club?
Good companions for Hercules club include Southern Milkvetch, Fat-stemmed Tree Tomato, Australian Round Lime, Monkey Jack, Golden Himalayan Raspberry.
Design guilds with Hercules club and see companion relationships visually.
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