Rhamnus cathartica - 150-175 CM C10

Description
The Common buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) is a branched garden plant with decorative, black, round fruits. It produces yellow-green flowers from May to June. The Common buckthorn also has egg-shaped, light green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 8 metres and grows to around 6 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * attractive yellow autumn colouring * heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, resistant to urban climates, smoke-hardy

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Common buckthorn are light green, ovate and opposite. They are about 4 - 7 cm in size. Common buckthorn turns bright yellow in autumn.

Bark
Grey, rolling bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Central Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Common buckthorn has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common buckthorn is branched in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The yellow-green flowers appear from May to June.

Fruit
The black, round drupes of Rhamnus cathartica are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Shoots
The shoots of Rhamnus cathartica are spiny.

Root
Rhamnus cathartica is a deep-rooter and, depending on the soil, forms runner-forming roots.