Rhamnus frangulus 'Asplenifolia'

Alder Buckthorn

Family: Rhamnaceae Buckthorn


Type Tree, shrub
USDA Hardiness range 3A - 7B
Exposure Full shade to full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Specimen
Height 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m
Spread 10' to 12' / 3.00m to 3.60m
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 Spreading or horizontal, vase
Attributes and features Attracts birds, invasive