Rhamnus cathartica - 20-30 CM C2

Description
These produce black, round fruits from September onwards.

Bulletpoints
* fruit ornamentation * attractive yellow autumn colouring * heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, resistant to urban climates, smoke-hardy

Leaves
Attractive yellow autumn colouring.

Bark
Grey, rolling bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Common buckthorn is branched in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The yellow-green flowers appear from May to June.

fruit
The black, round drupes of Rhamnus cathartica are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Shoots
The shoots of Rhamnus cathartica are spiny.

Root
Rhamnus cathartica is a deep-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms runner-forming roots.