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common buckthorn
Rhamnus cathartica
shrub☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water
Common buckthorn is a fast-growing deciduous shrub with small greenish flowers followed by black berries. It is highly invasive in many regions and generally not recommended for cultivation.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFall
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native Range
Europe and western Asia
Function & Care
wildlife benefithedgerowdynamic accumulator
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation