BUCKTHORN
Hg BUCKTHORN COMMON, Purging buckthorn Rhamnus cathartica
| Av Growth/yr: 1ft | Hedges: 5-8ft | Max height: 20ftx15ft | Trim In: spring |
Chalky Soil |
Native Plant |
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This large deciduous native sahrub produces vast quantities of glossy red berries that turn black in autumn. The handsome dark green leaves provide autumn colour by turning yellow.
Hg BUCKTHORN SEA Hippophae rhamnoides
| Av Growth/yr: 1-1.5ft | Hedges: 5-8ft | Max height: 12ftx12ft | Trim In: as necessary |
Windy/Exposed |
Thorny |
Coastal Areas |
Native Plant |
Attracts Wildlife |
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A prickly variety of Buckthorn with silvery/green foliage. The tiny yellow flowers that appear in spring on female plants are followed by bright orange berries. Excellent for a coastal site.
Hg BUCKTHORN ALDER Rhamnus frangula
| Av Growth/yr: | Hedges: | Max height: 15ftx15ft | Trim In: |
Wet Sites |
Native Plant |
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A wildlife friendly large growing native tree or shrub with atractive coloured berries of both red and black in autumn. Grows in any reasonable soil especially wet sites.




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