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Rhamnus alaternus 'Variegata'

Variegated Italian Buckthorn

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Description

Evergreen shrub grows to 6-8' tall and wide. Leaves edged with creamy white. Remove the green shoots when they appear or else they will take over plant. Needs little or no water. Note: this shrub is potentially invasive as its seeds may be spread through fruit-eating birds, mammals and ants.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Dark Green, White, Variegated

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Spanish, Tropical

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Background, Foundation

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching around plants helps retain water and improves the soil.