Frangula alnus
Glossy Buckthorn

Previously known as:  Rhamnus frangula
 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Growth Forms:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
Green (Perfect; greenish-white; not ornamentally important)
 Foliage Notes:
Green (Glossy deep green summer foliage); Yellow (Generally poor yellow to greenish-yellow fall foliage)
 Fruit Notes:
Red;black (Immature drupes are red; mature drupes are purplish-black)
 Ultimate Height:
10-12 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
8-12 feet
 Light Requirements:
 Soil Notes:
Widely adapted to different soils
 Range:
Europe to western Asia, and northern Africa; this invasive plant has naturalized in the eastern half of the United States
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
The lustrous leaves (1-3 long by 0.5-1.5" wide) are alternate, simple, obovate, and entire with 8-9 distinctly impressed veins. The pubescent terminal buds are significantly larger than the lateral buds. Stems have prominent vertical lenticels.
  Special Characteristics:
  • Drought Tolerant 288
  • Tolerant of Poor Site Conditions 187
  • Fast Growth Rate 229
  • Hedge 275
  • Screen 190

    • Additional Information

    Rhamnus frangula is very weedy (invasive in some areas) and adaptable, and generally has an unattractive, leggy habit. Birds love the fruits and spread the seeds. This species is not recommended for use in the landscape.

    2 Frangula alnus found

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    Number Accession ID Location
    12009_13860*AHORTPARK
    22009_13675*AHORTPARK

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