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I think they were not intented to be protective spikes. Since they are usually by branch intesections it almost seems as if they were naturally occuring braches themselves but for some reason were stunted and left very very shape.
Since the thornes are always out in the open air and collect dust and debris of every type, a thorne wound can fester up.
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Which trees have thorns?
* Thorn Apple Trees. * Locust trees * Lemon trees
Do crabapple trees have thorns?
The one in our garden does have thorns and rip you to shreds, beautiful red flowers but horrible thorns.
Do jacaranda trees have thorns?
Yes
Do mountain ash trees have thorns?
No.
Do citris trees have thorns?
Actually, Yes, they do have thorns. Citrus trees sold at nursery centers are usually hybrids, and are bred not to have thorns. My son planted 10 fresh orange seeds 2 yrs ago, and they have thorns on them, so I suppose they reverted back to their original thorny state. Most citrus trees have thorns in the wild to keep animals away from the fruit.
Do lemon trees have thorns?
Well, depending on the kind of lemon tree. Most do have thorns, but the thorns usually decrease as the tree gets older.
Which trees have thorns?
* Thorn Apple Trees. * Locust trees * Lemon trees
Lime or Lemon tree that I planted from seed cant remember what it is that I planted But the tree has spikes or thorns on the branchs what is this?
Most citrus trees have thorns on the branches. Lime trees usually have thin branches with thorns, lemons are similar
Which apple trees have thorns?
There are no apple trees that have thorns. There is a tree called the Hawthorn Thornapple tree that has thorns as its name suggests.
Why do Pomegranate trees have thorns?
The thorns are a deterrent to foragers, even me.
What citric tree has thorns?
Most fruit trees have thorns they must be planted from the fruit itself because the trees you purchase at a nursary are bred to not have thorns. the tree uses its thorns to protect its fruit from other animals. the only wild fruit tree that does not have thorns is the fig tree.
Do crabapple trees have thorns?
The one in our garden does have thorns and rip you to shreds, beautiful red flowers but horrible thorns.
What pink flowering trees have thorns?
no
Do all locust trees have thorns?
No.
Do mountain ash trees have thorns?
No.
Do jacaranda trees have thorns?
Yes
When did The Lemon Trees end?
The Lemon Trees ended in 1995.
