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Frangula alnus (Alder Buckthorn, Glossy Buckthorn)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 504744


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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Rhamnales
Family: Rhamnaceae
Genus: Frangula
Species: Frangula alnus
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Deciduous
  • Shrub
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 3a (to -35 F / -37 C)
  • 3b (to -30 F / -34 C)
  • 4a (to -25 F / -32 C)
  • 4b (to -20 F / -29 C)
  • 5a (to -15 F / -26 C)
  • 5b (to -10 F / -23 C)
  • 6a (to -5 F / -21 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 10 to 20 feet (3 to 6 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 10 to 20 feet (3 to 6 m)
Flowering Start edit
  • April
Flowering End edit
  • September
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Dark
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  • Border/Bed
  • Centre Piece
  • Hedging/Screening
  • Wildlife Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Moist
  • Rich
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Bloom Colour edit
  • White
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bees
  • Bird - food (fruit/berries/insects/seeds)
  • Bird - shelter (nesting/thorns)
  • Butterflies (nectar source)
  • Butterflies (larvae/caterpillar food)
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Other names for this plant:
Rhamnus frangula



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