Rhamnus alaternus

Italian Buckthorn, Evergreen Buckthorn

Family: Rhamnaceae Buckthorn


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 8B - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Green, white
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Dry
Landscape uses Erosion control, hedge, screen
Height 12' to 16' / 3.60m to 4.80m
Spread 6' to 8' / 1.80m to 2.40m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Evergreen
Bloom attributes Fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Fragrant foliage