Rhamnus cathartica (Common Buckthorn)
Botanical Information
| Family | Rhamnaceae |
| Genus | Rhamnus |
| Species | cathartica |
| Category | Wildflowers & Weeds, Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3-7 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 3-3.5 m |
| Spread | 3-3.5 m |
| Growth | Fast |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Dark, glossy green leaves and prominant clusters of black berries on a large, rather unkempt shrub of mounding habit. |
| ID Characteristic | Clusters of dark black berries, and unusually rich, dark shiny green leaves. |
| Shape | Large rounded shrub. |
| Notable Specimens | Common throughout the southern areas of the province. |
| Habitat | Woodland edges, waste land and waysides usually where soil is moist. |
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