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Summary

Physical Characteristics

Paliurus ramosissimus is a deciduous Shrub growing to 6 m (19ft 8in).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower in July, and the seeds ripen from October to November. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs).
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils.
It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

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Synonyms

P. aubletii. Benth.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Hedge;

Edible Uses

None known

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Medicinal Uses

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Diuretic Tonic Vulnerary

The leaves are applied as a poultice to ulcers and abscesses[178, 218]. The fruit is cooling and diuretic[178, 218]. The root is used in the treatment of sore throats, swellings and internal injuries[218]. The thorny branches and flowers are used in the treatment of thoracic congestion, abscesses and swellings[218]. The spines are said to benefit the uro-genital system and to increase virility in married men[178, 218]. The flowers are applied to running sores[178, 218].

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Other Uses

Hair Hedge Hedge Wood

The plants are used as a hedge in China[109]. The ashes of twigs are mixed with oil for a hairwash[178]. The hard timber can use for producing farm tools[266].

Special Uses

Hedge Hedge

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Cultivation details

Succeeds in an ordinary garden soil in full sun[200]. Prefers a limy soil[200]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information

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Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame and moved into the greenhouse in February. Fair to good germination[78]. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and overwinter them in the greenhouse for their first year. Plant them out in early summer. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame[200]. Root cuttings 4cm long, December in a greenhouse. Fair to good percentage[78]. Layering

Other Names

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Found In

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Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

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Related Plants

Latin Name	Common Name	Habit	Height	Hardiness	Growth	Soil	Shade	Moisture	Edible	Medicinal	Other
Paliurus spina-christi	Christ's Thorn, Jeruselem thorn	Shrub	5.0	7-10	M	LMH	SN	DM	1	1	3

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

Paliurus ramosissimus - (Lour.)Poir.