Rhamnus cathartica
Purging buckthorn, Waythorn, French berry, Rainberry thorn, Rhineberry thorn, Common buckthorn, Common hart's horn, European buckthorn
Rhamnus Rhamnus
R. cathartica - R. cathartica is a spiny deciduous shrub or small tree. It has rounded, shiny, dark-green leaves and in summer, bears clusters of very small, creamy yellow flowers that are attractive to bees and butterflies. In autumn, it produces shiny red berries that ripen to black and its foliage yellows.
Rhamnus cathartica is: Deciduous
Bushy
All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
Yellow in Spring; Yellow in Summer
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
Generally pest free.
Generally disease free.
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Rhamnus cathartica (Purging buckthorn) will reach a height of 6m and a spread of 4m after 20-50 years.
Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Wildlife
Grows in most soils in sun or partial shade.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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Rhamnus cathartica
Purging buckthorn, Waythorn, French berry, Rainberry thorn, Rhineberry thorn, Common buckthorn, Common hart's horn, European buckthorn
Rhamnus Rhamnus
R. cathartica - R. cathartica is a spiny deciduous shrub or small tree. It has rounded, shiny, dark-green leaves and in summer, bears clusters of very small, creamy yellow flowers that are attractive to bees and butterflies. In autumn, it produces shiny red berries that ripen to black and its foliage yellows.
Deciduous
Bushy
All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
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Yellow in Spring; Yellow in Summer
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
Generally pest free.
Generally disease free.
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Rhamnus cathartica (Purging buckthorn) will reach a height of 6m and a spread of 4m after 20-50 years.
Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Wildlife
Grows in most soils in sun or partial shade.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
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