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Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' (Italian buckthorn 'Argenteovariegata')
1 hour care
per year
per year
4m
Max height
Max height
4m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata'
Other names
Italian buckthorn 'Argenteovariegata', Rhamnus alaternus 'Variegata'
Genus
Rhamnus 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
Habit
Bushy
Toxicity
All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Insignificant or absent, Yellow in Spring; Yellow, Insignificant or absent in Summer
Foliage
Cream, Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' (Italian buckthorn 'Argenteovariegata') will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 4m after 20-50 years.
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.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata'
Other names
Italian buckthorn 'Argenteovariegata', Rhamnus alaternus 'Variegata'
Genus
Rhamnus 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.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Toxicity
All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Insignificant or absent, Yellow in Spring; Yellow, Insignificant or absent in Summer
Foliage
Cream, Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' (Italian buckthorn 'Argenteovariegata') will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 4m after 20-50 years.
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.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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