Rhamnus alaternus |
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Italian Buckthorn |
Description
This large shrub will grow to 25' tall and has small, dark green leaves.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Black
Fruit Season
Summer
Sun
Full, Half
Water
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
Standard
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Background
Special Uses
Hedge, Screen, Wind Break, Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.