A thorny deciduous tree native to the south-central United States, producing large, distinctive bumpy yellow-green fruits and excellent fall foliage. Extremely hardy and drought-tolerant once established, it is prized for wildlife habitat and was historically used as a natural hedge.
Overview
Form
Rounded
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
30–35′ tall × 30–50′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
Flood Tolerance
none
Zone 4bZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4b to Zone 9b
pH Range
4.57.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.5 to 7.5
Soil Texture
Coarse, Medium
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFall
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
South-central United States
Native to: Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri
Function & Care
windbreakwildlife benefitfiberhedgerowerosion control
