Rhamnus catharticus

Common Buckthorn

Family: Rhamnaceae Buckthorn


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 3A - 7B
Exposure Full shade to full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Height 15' to 25' / 4.60m to 7.60m
Spread 15' to 25' / 4.60m to 7.60m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Black, red
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Attracts birds, invasive