Is Common Pricklyash safe for pets?

Yes, Common Pricklyash (Zanthoxylum Americanum) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Common Pricklyash easy to care for?

Common Pricklyash has a medium care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Common Pricklyash grow indoors?

Common Pricklyash is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Common Pricklyash (Zanthoxylum Americanum) is a perennial shrub in the Rutaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 3-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Zanthoxylum americanum is a deciduous, spiny shrub or small tree known for its aromatic qualities and thicket-forming growth habit.

Last updated: February 2026

Common Pricklyash

Zanthoxylum Americanum

Zanthoxylum americanum is a deciduous, spiny shrub or small tree known for its aromatic qualities and thicket-forming growth habit.

Quick Facts

Type

shrub

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Moderate

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

3-8

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, well-drained

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:barrier planting, wildlife habitat, ornamental

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Common Pricklyash

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Rutaceae

Genus:Zanthoxylum