Sidr Tree || Ziziphus spina-christi || شجرة سدر || Crown of Thorns Tree UAE & KSA

The Sidr Tree (Ziziphus spina-christi) شجرة سدر is a revered evergreen species native to North Africa and Arabia, cherished for its medicinal, cultural, and landscaping value. Known as the Crown of Thorns, this resilient tree features a short, sturdy trunk with rough bark, an irregular rounded crown, and glossy green leaves with distinctive spines.

In spring and summer, the Sidr Tree produces clusters of tiny white flowers, followed by edible, fleshy brown fruits that are highly valued across the Middle East. With its strong drought, sun, and salinity tolerance, this tree thrives in the challenging climates of the UAE and Saudi Arabia, making it an ideal choice for villas, farms, and landscape projects.

🌿 Why Choose the Sidr Tree?

• ✅ Symbolic and culturally significant tree in Arabia

• ✅ Produces edible brown fruits with traditional medicinal uses

• ✅ Thrives in UAE & KSA climate with high drought tolerance

• ✅ Evergreen with attractive rounded canopy for shade

• ✅ Suitable for both ornamental and practical planting

🌍 Specifications:

• Max Height: 6–18m

• Spread: 2–15m

• Origin: North Africa and Arabia

• Family: Rhamnaceae

• Common Name: Sidr Tree / Crown of Thorns / شجرة سدر

• Flower Colour: White

• Drought Tolerance: High

• Salinity Tolerance: High

• Sun Tolerance: High

• Wind Tolerance: High

• Water Requirement: Medium

• pH Level: Basic

• Pest Tolerance: High

• Disease Tolerance: High

• Growth Rate: Slow

• Fragrance: No

🌱 What You’ll Receive:

• A healthy Sidr Tree in its pot with premium soil

• Expert tips & tricks for long-term care

• Safe arrival guarantee for your plant

• Available sizes: 0.8–1.0m and 1.2–1.5m overall height

✨ Perfect for gardens, farms, and landscaping projects, the Sidr Tree combines beauty, resilience, and tradition in one majestic evergreen.