Colletia consists of spiny, deciduous shrubs that feature sparse foliage and produce small, tubular flowers with a pleasant fragrance, typically blooming in late summer or autumn.

Colletia

Colletia ferox

Colletia hystrix is a nearly leafless, bushy shrub that can reach dimensions of up to 3 meters in height and width. Its grey-green stems are adorned with numerous sharp, rigid spines, which can grow up to 4 centimeters long. In late summer and early autumn, small clusters of tiny, fragrant white flowers emerge from the spines.

Colletia hystrix

Colletia hystrix 'Rosea'

Colletia paradoxa is a rounded deciduous shrub that can reach heights of up to 3 meters. Its stems are adorned with numerous flattened, triangular spines that have a blue-green hue. In autumn, the plant produces small clusters of fragrant white flowers.

Colletia paradoxa

Colletia spinosa

Colletia spinosissima

Colletia ulicina is an evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 2.5 meters. Its arching branches are densely packed with green, thorn-like structures that resemble leaves. During the summer months, the plant blooms profusely, showcasing numerous tubular red flowers along its stems.