Zanthoxylum americanum – Prickly ash
The only citrus tree native to the northeast US. Attractive to bees.
Description
An aromatic shrub or small tree native to central and eastern parts of the United States, prickly ash is a shrub that grows best in average, medium, well-drained soils but also tolerates poor soils.
Commonly called “toothache tree”, Native Americans chewed the bark or fruits, which produced a numbing effect, for relief from toothache pain.
Height: 15-20 ft
Sun: Full to part shade
Water: Medium
Bloom color: Yellow-ish green
Bloom time: April
Additional information
| Size | 1 gallon, 1 quart, 2 gallon |
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