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Rhamnus alaternus

Italian Buckthorn

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Description

This large shrub will grow to 25' tall and has small, dark green leaves.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

Brown

Fruit Color

Black

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Poor

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch

Accenting Features

Multi-trunk Tree, Standard

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Roadside

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen, Wind Break, Fire Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.

By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.