Zanthoxylum americanum - Prickly Ash

An aromatic shrub or small tree native to central and eastern parts of the United States, prickly ash is a shrub that grows best in average, medium, well-drained soils but also tolerates poor soils. Commonly called "toothache tree", Native Americans chewed the bark or fruits, which produced a numbing effect, for relief from toothache pain.  Attractive to bees. Height: 15-20 ft Sun: Full to part shade Water: Medium Bloom color: Yellow-ish green Bloom time: April