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Frangula alnus 'Columnaris' (Tallhedge buckthorn)
1 hour care
per year
per year
4.5m
Max height
Max height
1.5m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 Years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Frangula alnus 'Columnaris'
Other names
Tallhedge buckthorn, Alder buckthorn 'Columnaris', Black alder 'Columnaris', Rhamnus frangula 'Columnaris', Columnar buckthorn
Genus
Frangula Frangula
Variety or Cultivar
'Columnaris' _ 'Columnaris' is a narrowly upright to columnar, slow-growing, deciduous shrub with ovate, glossy, mid- to dark green leaves turning red or yellow in autumn, and, in late spring and early summer, clusters of small, green flowers followed by spherical, fleshy, red fruit ripening black.
Frangula alnus 'Columnaris' is: Deciduous
Habit
Narrowly columnar
Toxicity
Fruit is toxic.
Flower
Green in Spring; Green in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Red in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Frangula alnus 'Columnaris' (Tallhedge buckthorn) will reach a height of 4.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grows in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Suitable for use as a hedge or for attracting wildlife. Considered an invasive species in many areas of North America.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Frangula alnus 'Columnaris'
Other names
Tallhedge buckthorn, Alder buckthorn 'Columnaris', Black alder 'Columnaris', Rhamnus frangula 'Columnaris', Columnar buckthorn
Genus
Frangula Frangula
Variety or Cultivar
'Columnaris' _ 'Columnaris' is a narrowly upright to columnar, slow-growing, deciduous shrub with ovate, glossy, mid- to dark green leaves turning red or yellow in autumn, and, in late spring and early summer, clusters of small, green flowers followed by spherical, fleshy, red fruit ripening black.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Narrowly columnar
Toxicity
Fruit is toxic.
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Colour
Flower
Green in Spring; Green in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Red in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Frangula alnus 'Columnaris' (Tallhedge buckthorn) will reach a height of 4.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grows in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Suitable for use as a hedge or for attracting wildlife. Considered an invasive species in many areas of North America.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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