Native & Desert · Middle East
Ziziphus Spina-Christi
Medium · Sidr/Christ Thornشجرة السدر
Sourced from UAE/Oman · 12 years in the making · 4 m at selection.
Sacred tree, edible fruit, thorny branches, honey production.
Indicative acquisition
$600
Botanical identity
- Botanical name
- Ziziphus Spina-Christi
- Common name
- Sidr/Christ Thorn
- Arabic name
- شجرة السدر
- Family
- Rhamnaceae
- Genus
- Ziziphus
- Size tier
- Medium
Dimensions
- Height
- 4 m
- Crown spread
- 4 m
- Trunk
- 25 cm
- Age at selection
- 12 years
Provenance & culture
- Origin
- UAE/Oman
- Climate
- Arid
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Water need
- Very Low
- Sun exposure
- Full
- Root system
- Deep extensive
- Maintenance
- Very Low
Dimensions and age are recorded at the point of selection and are characteristic of the tier; each living specimen varies. Placement, irrigation and establishment are confirmed on technical review.
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