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    Rhamnus smithii

    Also Known As

    • Smith's Buckthorn

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 8'-10'
    • W: 8'-10'

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

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    Rhamnus smithii plant details

    Rhamnus smithii is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty and rich soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhamnus smithii

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: rhamnaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhamnus smithii

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average, clay, gritty and rich

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A Southwestern native shrub that has a lovely form, with sturdy, thornless branches and dark green foliage. This plant has been grown at the Upper Colorado Plant Environment Center at Meeker, Colorado, for nearly twenty years. Birds are attracted to the black fruit during the summer. Shrub. Xeriscape. Sandy soil or clay loam; adaptable. USDA zones 4-8 (up to 7,000').

    By: Plant Select®

    Gardening facts about Rhamnus smithii plant

    How to Grow Rhamnus smithii

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • rich
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • black

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    Landscape groups by tags

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    Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata'

    aka Rhamnus alaternus 'Variegata', Rhamnus alaternus var. angustifolia 'Argenteovariegata', Italian Buckthorn, Variegated Italian Buckthorn

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 4'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
    • dry in summer
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    Frangula alnus 'Ron Williams' PP14791

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    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 3'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Rhamnus crocea

    aka Redberry, Redberry Buckthorn

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7b-10b

    Size

    Height: 5'

    Width: 5'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Rhamnus crocea form by Stan Shebs
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    Frangula californica ssp. tomentella

    aka Rhamnus californica ssp. tomentella, Rhamnus californica ssp. tomentella, Rhamnus tomentella, Coffeeberry, Hoary Coffeeberry

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Frangula californica ssp. tomentella foliage by Cistus Nursery
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    Rhamnus alaternus

    aka Italian Buckthorn

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7b-10b

    Size

    Height: 15'

    Width: 12'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Rhamnus alaternus fruit by Jeantosti
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