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Bitter Condalia Or B. Snakewood

Condalia Globosa

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Overview

Bitter Condalia, or Condalia globosa, radiates a rugged charm with its dense and thorny growth habit, reaching up to 12-15 feet high and wide. This resilient evergreen shrub thrives in arid zones, flaunting small, glossy leaves and purplish-black berries. Its robust nature is perfect for low-maintenance, drought-resistant landscapes, providing excellent cover for wildlife while requiring minimal care. An ideal choice for adding structure and year-round interest to any garden design.

Sun FullWater Low, Very LowZones 8–11Type Shrub, TreeClimate Arid
Bitter Condalia Or B. Snakewood (Condalia Globosa) — reaching up to 12-15 feet high and wide
Bitter Condalia Or B. Snakewood (Condalia Globosa) — This resilient evergreen shrub thrives in arid zonesBitter Condalia Or B. Snakewood (Condalia Globosa) — radiates a rugged charm with its dense and thorny growth habitCondalia GlobosaCondalia GlobosaCondalia GlobosaCondalia Globosa+16

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Rhamnaceae
Climate
Arid

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Bitter Condalia Or B. Snakewood (Condalia Globosa) — reaching up to 12-15 feet high and wide
Bitter Condalia Or B. Snakewood (Condalia Globosa) — This resilient evergreen shrub thrives in arid zones
Bitter Condalia Or B. Snakewood (Condalia Globosa) — radiates a rugged charm with its dense and thorny growth habit
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Photograph: Stan Shebs, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

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