Senegal Thorn (Gymnosporia Senegalensis) is a perennial shrub in the Celastraceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Gymnosporia senegalensis is a deciduous shrub or small tree known for its thorny branches and blue-green leaves, native to Africa and parts of the Arabian Peninsula.