OUR PLANTS
Thornscapes strives for only the finest quality plants that meet our strict requirements. Some of the native plants we proudly grow and sell to be used as security hedges include mimosa, spiny hackberry, retama, ebony, condalia, and huisache. We research native and regionally adapted plants to determine which plants are most likely to provide the best combination of all these features:
- Drought tolerant
- Heat tolerant
- Lush root systems
- Pest and insect tolerant
- Woody stems and branches
- Disease tolerant
- Disturbed soils tolerant
- Thorns, prickles, spines or leaves with teeth
- Freeze tolerant
- Good growth rate
The advantages of using thorny barriers are many. But please take note of the following:
- The sharp thorns and spines can cause serious injury to people and pets
- The sharp thorns and spines can cause damage to property
- Smaller plants may take a year or more to reach full potential as a security hedge
- Most plants may need periodic trimming to keep the hedge thick and full
- New plantings will require extra care for several months until fully established
- If left unattended, some plants can grow out of control
- Thorny hedges can be difficult to weed under and around
