Lycium andersonii - Anderson Thornbush, Anderson's Desert Thorn (Plant) childrens books Plant Characteristics Family Name Fagaceae

Plant Characteristics Family Name Fagaceae Species Name Quercus engelmannii x lobata Common Name Engelmann Valley Oak Hybrid Plant Type Tree Sun Exposure Coast-Sun

Cold Hardy to 25 degrees F Distribution Santa Cruz Island Natural Habitat Ravines

Tough as nails

making it useful as a specimen or a hedge

Lycium andersonii - Anderson Thornbush, Anderson's Desert Thorn (Plant) childrens books Plant Characteristics Family Name FagaceaeTrue to its name, thornbush forms a dense, thorny thicket, making it an excellent barrier plant. It provides valuable cover for birds as well. Very drought tolerant, but needs occasional watering to remain green during summer months. Plant Characteristics Family Name Solanaceae Species Name Lycium andersonii Common Name Anderson Thornbush, Anderson's Desert Thorn Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type