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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeshrub
Distribution
Frangula alnus 'Fine Line'
Alder 'Fine Line' Buckthorn
Flower Color
Description
A dense and columnar deciduous shrub with very narrow, fern-like, glossy dark green leaves to 10cm long which turn rich yellow in autumn, and clusters of small flowers in late spring and early summer, followed by bright red berries which ripen to black
Mature Height
2.5m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Upright
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkLoamSand
Soil pH
AlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H9
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freeCottage and informal gardenCity and courtyard gardensWildlife gardensHedging and screens
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| H: 80cm7757Jz | H: 80cm | €36.60 |
| H: 30cm7757L | H: 30cm | €10.56 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.