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Rhamnus alaternus

Italian Buckthorn

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Information by: GardenSoft        Photographer: GardenSoft

 

Description

This large shrub will grow to 15' tall and has small, dark green leaves. A great plant for hedging and screening. Has a strong Mediterranean presence. Leaves are large and glossy giving it a sheen. Good in any soil and tolerates wind, heat and drought. Note: this shrub is potentially invasive as its seeds spread through fruit-eating birds, ants and mammals.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Width Range

n/a

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

Brown

Fruit Color

Black

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Poor, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Foundation

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen, Wind Break

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching around plants helps retain water and improves the soil.