Hello Nummykitchen, My Mojave thorns no bigger than most other roses. Here is another photo that pictures a thorn--color isn't this pink so lousy picture. Glad to hear that you like first photo. Mojave a great rose and glad you have one too. Jim

Hi! I'm in Ridgecrest! I know this is a very old thread, but is anyone else from this little area? I sure could use a mentor on how to help this "soil" here. thanks!

I never seen problems with Mulberries breaking in the wind and disease problems you mention develope mostly with poor pruning management or "topping" .... they are big sturdy fast growing handsome trees when planted right and taken care of ... give them plenty of room above and below ground ... not for small landscapes ...... there biggest problem roots ... and you will have plenty of mess to clean up indeed fruitless or not ... It is not unheard of to see Mesquites falling over frequently ... but improper use of drip irrigation methods are often a malor culprit .... Mulberries will have different watering requirements then xeriphytes so you will have to plan your landscape and irrigation design accordingly. Good Day .....

Beautiful and rarely seen anymore, thanks for sharing! I enjoy seeing the older HTs color blends, I wish I had room to try more of them.