Buffalo Thorn

Ziziphus mucronata, Rhamnaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerWindbreakBeneficial Insect HabitatTrellis

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Shepherd's TreeBoscia albitrunca

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Worm-bark AlbiziaAlbizia anthelmintica

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Impala LilyAdenium multiflorum

Nurse PlantPollinator Sharing

Hairy SterculiaSterculia setigera

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator SharingWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Bitter CondaliaCondalia globosa

Related Rhamnaceae shrubs with thorny architecture competing for similar ecological niches

Uses

Functions

Fruit ProductionLiving FenceErosion ControlWildlife HabitatTraditional Medicine

Edible Parts

FruitsYoung LeavesRoots

Medicinal Uses

Digestive DisordersFeverWoundsRespiratory Ailments

Common Questions

What zones does Buffalo Thorn grow in?

Buffalo Thorn grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Buffalo Thorn?

Good companions for Buffalo Thorn include Shepherd's Tree, Worm-bark Albizia, Impala Lily, Hairy Sterculia.

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