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Zanthoxylum americanum, Mill. (Z. fraxineum, Willd. Z. ramiflorum, Michx.). Prickly Ash. Fig. 4033. Shrub or small tree, attaining 25 ft., with prickly branches: lfts. 5-11, opposite, almost sessile, ovate, entire or crenulate, dark green above, lighter and pubescent beneath, 1 1/2 - 2 in. long: fls. small, greenish, in axillary sessile clusters, appearing shortly before the lvs.: seeds black. Que. to Neb. and Va. B.B. (ed. 2) 2:444.
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Read about Zanthoxylum americanum in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture 

Zanthoxylum americanum, Mill. (Z. fraxineum, Willd. Z. ramiflorum, Michx.). Prickly Ash. Fig. 4033. Shrub or small tree, attaining 25 ft., with prickly branches: lfts. 5-11, opposite, almost sessile, ovate, entire or crenulate, dark green above, lighter and pubescent beneath, 1 1/2 - 2 in. long: fls. small, greenish, in axillary sessile clusters, appearing shortly before the lvs.: seeds black. Que. to Neb. and Va. B.B. (ed. 2) 2:444.


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Plant Characteristics
Lifespan: perennial
Origin: Eastern N America
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spiny stems. pinnate leaves. aromatic bark. attractive habit. handsome foliage. aromatic foliage. Deciduous. Very small yellow-green flowers. flowers in clusters. flowers in spring. leaves come after flowers. Fruit are black berries.

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References

  • Flora: The Gardener's Bible, by Sean Hogan. Global Book Publishing, 2003. ISBN 0881925381

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