Rhamnus alaternus
Italian Buckthorn
Description
This large shrub will grow to 25' tall and has small, dark green leaves.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
Black
Fruit Season
Summer
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Poor
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch
Accenting Features
Multi-trunk Tree, Standard
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Roadside
Special Uses
Hedge, Screen, Wind Break, Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.
By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.