Rhamnus cathartica (Common Buckthorn)


Botanical Information

FamilyRhamnaceae
GenusRhamnus
Speciescathartica
CategoryWildflowers & Weeds, Woody
TypeTree (deciduous)
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3-7
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height3-3.5 m
Spread3-3.5 m
GrowthFast

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionDark, glossy green leaves and prominant clusters of black berries on a large, rather unkempt shrub of mounding habit.
ID CharacteristicClusters of dark black berries, and unusually rich, dark shiny green leaves.
ShapeLarge rounded shrub.
Notable SpecimensCommon throughout the southern areas of the province.
HabitatWoodland edges, waste land and waysides usually where soil is moist.

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