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 |