Christ Thorn (Paliurus spina-christi)

You will get 25 seeds of Paliurus spina-christi, CHRIST THORN for planting.

The Paliurus spina-christi, also known as Jerusalem Thorn or Christ's Thorn, is a beautiful and versatile plant native to the Mediterranean region and southwest and central Asia. It is a deciduous shrub or small tree with zig-zagged shoots and glossy green leaves. Its most outstanding feature is its fruit, which is a brown-yellow winged nutlet surrounded by a circular wing. This plant is not only visually appealing but also offers edible fruit with a pleasant sub-acid taste.

Scarification: Soak in cold water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 30 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed