Ziziphus mucronata

Buffalo thorn

This focal tree is drought-resistant and an indicator of water.

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Additional Information

Information	Details
Botanical Name	Ziziphus mucronata
Common Name	Buffalo thorn
Also Known As	Blinkblaar Wag-‘n-bietjie
SA Tree No	447
Tree Type	Deciduous
Attracts	Birds, Bees, Butterflies
Features	Shade Tree, Fodder Tree, Rocky Area
Flowering Season	Summer
Focal	No
Fragrant	No
Frost Tolerance	Hardy
Fruiting Season
Growth Rate	Slow 250mm
Minimal Leaf Shedding	No
Origin	Indigenous
Soil pH
Root System	Not Aggressive
Soil Type	Sandy, Loam, Clay
Suitable Garden Size	Small, Medium, Large
Suitable Planting Area	Full Sun, Semi-Shade

Aloes & Trees Pricing

Size	Price	Height	Trunk Thickness
20L	R175-R305 *5 Min	1.0m – 1.2m	5mm – 15mm
40L	R390-R750 *2 Min	1.3m – 1.8m	12mm – 20mm
50L	R400-R950 *2 Min	1.3m – 1.9m	15mm – 25mm
100L	R895-R2350 *1 Min	1.8m – 2.5m	20mm – 30mm
250L	R2400-R3500 *1 Min	2.5m – 4.0m	30mm – 50mm
500L	R3500-R6500 *1 Min	4.0m – 7.0m	50mm – 120mm
1000L	R6500-R12500 *1 Min	6.0m – 10.0m	80mm – 120mm
E.O.G	R8500-R25000+ *1 Min	5.0m – 12.0m	Variable

Description

This deciduous tree with non-aggressive roots makes an excellent garden specimen. It reacts well to pruning and can be shaped into a privacy or screening tree or dense thorny security hedge.

Its edible fruit and shelter attract a wide range of animals, birds, bees and butterflies. Ideal for providing ample shade and is used as a focal feature in rock gardens.

Tolerates temperatures as low as 8°c
Estimated height: 3-10m
Estimated width: 5-8m
Drought-resistant