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Beginner
skill rating |
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4m
max. spread |
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4m
max. height |
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20-50 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
per year |
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This plant
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Botanical name: Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata'
Other names: Italian buckthorn 'Argenteovariegata', Rhamnus alaternus 'Variegata'
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Genus: Rhamnus
Variety or cultivar: 'Argenteovariegata' _ 'Argenteovariegata' is a large, evergreen shrub bearing greyish-green leaves with creamy-white margins. Inconspicuous yellow flowers in late spring and early summer are followed by small, red berries that turn black as they ripen.
Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' is: Evergreen
Flower: Yellow, Insignificant or absent in Spring; Insignificant or absent, Yellow in Summer
Foliage: Cream, Grey-green in All seasons
Fruit: Black, Red in Autumn
Habit: Bushy
Toxicity: All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with:
Anemone x hybrida 'Honorine Jobert' (Japanese anemone 'Honorine Jobert')
Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' (Italian buckthorn 'Argenteovariegata') will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 4m after 20-50 years.
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Suggested uses: Coastal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Foliage only
Cultivation: Grows in most soils in sun or partial shade. Good for coastal planting. Provide shelter in cold or exposed areas. Does not like being moved.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4) |
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