Carolina Buckthorn (Rhamnus caroliniana)

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Description

Type: Deciduous shrub or small tree

Family: Rhamnaceae

Height:10-15 feet

Spread: 10-15 feet

Native Range: Eastern and Central US, in Missouri primarily south of Missouri RIver and throughout the Ozarks

Site Requirements:

Soil: adaptable to wide variety of soils

Water:medium

Sunlight needs: full sun to part shade

Tolerates: wet soil

Landscape use: Hedge, small specimen tree

Brief Description:  Somewhat insignificant, creamy-green flowers in small axillary clusters bloom in spring (May-June). Flowers are followed by edible berry-like drupes (1/3″ across) which ripen to a very showy red before finally maturing in September-October to black.. This species was originally discovered in South Carolina, hence the specific epithet. Despite the common name, this species does not have thorns.

Wildlife Benefits: Birds are very attracted to the fruit.

Possible Problems: No serious insect or disease problems.

Stand out Features: Beautiful, glossy dark green leaves

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Additional information

Common Name
Scientific Name
Native Range
Zone

5 to 9

Height

10.00 to 15.00 feet

Spread

10.00 to 15.00 feet

Bloom Time

May to June

Bloom Description
Sun

Full sun to part shade

Water

Medium

Maintenance

Low

Suggested Use

Hedge

Flower

Insignificant

Attracts

Birds

Fruit

Showy, Edible

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