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Indian Prickly Ash

Zanthoxylum rhetsa, Rutaceae

Zones
9–12
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Growing Conditions

Tolerances

Companion Plants

Star GooseberryPhyllanthus acidus
Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat
SissooDalbergia sissoo
Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Manchurian ApricotPrunus armeniaca var. mandshurica

Zanthoxylum species contain alkaloids and phenolic compounds that can inhibit growth of stone fruits through allelopathic effects

Nanking CherryPrunus tomentosa

Zanthoxylum alkaloids can negatively affect Prunus species growth and fruit development

Toka PlumPrunus americana

Prickly ash compounds can inhibit stone fruit tree establishment and growth

Common Questions

What zones does Indian Prickly Ash grow in?

Indian Prickly Ash grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Indian Prickly Ash?

Good companions for Indian Prickly Ash include Star Gooseberry, Sissoo.

Design guilds with Indian Prickly Ash and see companion relationships visually.

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