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common buckthorn

common buckthorn

Rhamnus cathartica

shrub☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 3a – Zone 8b

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
Rounded
Growth Rate
fast
Size
15–20′ tall × 12–18′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

moderate
Zone 3aZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFall

Shrub

Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

Europe and western Asia

Function & Care

wildlife benefithedgerowdynamic accumulator

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting

Companion Planting

Plants well with