Rhamnus alaternus 'John Edwards'
Italian buckthorn 'John Edwards'
Rhamnus Rhamnus
'John Edwards' _ 'John Edwards' is a vigorous, upright, evergreen shrub, suitable for training as a small tree, with ovate to oblong, pointed, leathery, glossy, dark green leaves. Inconspicuous, yellow-green flowers in late spring and early summer are followed by black fruit.
Rhamnus alaternus 'John Edwards' is: Evergreen
Upright
All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
Insignificant or absent, Yellow-green in Spring; Yellow-green, Insignificant or absent in Summer
Dark-green in All seasons
Generally pest free.
Generally disease free.
Pruning group 1. Can be trained as a tree or used as a hedge. Prune hedges in early spring.
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Rhamnus alaternus 'John Edwards' (Italian buckthorn 'John Edwards') will reach a height of 5m and a spread of 3.5m after 20-50 Years.
Coastal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Foliage only
Grows in most soils in sun or partial shade. Good for coastal planting. Provide shelter in cold or exposed areas. Resents being transplanted.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, West
Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4)
Rhamnus alaternus 'John Edwards'
Italian buckthorn 'John Edwards'
Rhamnus Rhamnus
'John Edwards' _ 'John Edwards' is a vigorous, upright, evergreen shrub, suitable for training as a small tree, with ovate to oblong, pointed, leathery, glossy, dark green leaves. Inconspicuous, yellow-green flowers in late spring and early summer are followed by black fruit.
Garden origin
Evergreen
Upright
All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
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Insignificant or absent, Yellow-green in Spring; Yellow-green, Insignificant or absent in Summer
Dark-green in All seasons
Generally pest free.
Generally disease free.
Pruning group 1. Can be trained as a tree or used as a hedge. Prune hedges in early spring.
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Rhamnus alaternus 'John Edwards' (Italian buckthorn 'John Edwards') will reach a height of 5m and a spread of 3.5m after 20-50 Years.
Coastal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Foliage only
Grows in most soils in sun or partial shade. Good for coastal planting. Provide shelter in cold or exposed areas. Resents being transplanted.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, West
Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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