Rhamnus cathartica
Common Buckthorn
Flower Colors
Description
A dense, thicket-forming, deciduous shrub or small tree to 6m, with spiny shoots bearing glossy dark green leaves which turn yellow in autumn, and small clusters of tiny yellowish-green flowers in late spring or early summer followed by red berries in autumn which ripen to black
Mature Height
8m
Mature Spread
4m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
BushySuckering
Growth Speed
Fast · 0.5 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
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-freeWildlife gardensWildflower meadowCoastalCottage and informal gardenHedging and screens
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| H: 20cm1804L | H: 20cm | €4.82 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.