Prickly Ash landscaping The canes of 'Ouachita' blackberries

The canes of 'Ouachita' blackberries are thornless

Key points about common prickly ash uses:

If you prune the tree back heavily in the winter (removing most of last year's growth)

You should be able to stand in the center of the tree and see the sky clearly

always cut to a bud that is facing the direction you want the tree to grow (usually "out" and "up")

Prickly Ash landscaping The canes of 'Ouachita' blackberriesAlternate names: Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill. Northern prickly ash, toothache tree, Xanthoxylum Habitat: This species is typically found along riverbanks and within moist ravines, thickets, and wooded areas. It can also thrive in relatively drier environments, such as rocky upland hillsides, bluffs, and open woodlands. Establishment: Common pricklyash is a robust tree or small shrub that thrives in poor soil conditions. While it is easy to