Plant Lust
ShopOrderSellblog
0

  • Plant types

  • Plant styles

  • Planting conditions

  • Seasonal interest

  • Nurseries & Gardens

    • Placeholder

    Rhamnus alaternus 'John Edwards'

    Also Known As

    • John Edwards Italian Buckthorn

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 12'-20'
    • W: 10'

    planting zones

    • 7b-10b

    Rhamnus alaternus 'John Edwards' plant details

    Rhamnus alaternus 'John Edwards' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring green and white flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhamnus alaternus 'John Edwards'

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: rhamnaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 0 - 10 FT - wide, 12 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Flowers: green and white blooms in spring
    Uses: textural, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhamnus alaternus 'John Edwards'

    USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    One of the most versatile, durable, easy, and drought tolerant plants for Mediterranean climates, this selection having come from Tilden Park in Berkeley, California. Small tree, to 20', or large shrub, to 12', easily trimmed as a handsome hedge. Evergreen leaves are small, crinkly, and dark green; greenish white flowers also small, and produce black berries adding texture. Full sun with very little summer water. Frost hardy to 5 °F, USDA zone 7b.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Rhamnus alaternus 'John Edwards' plant

    How to Grow Rhamnus alaternus 'John Edwards'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • green

    • Fruit

      • black

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

    See other plant types of Rhamnus for your garden

    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
    Photo of Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' form by wallygrom
    View Plant

    Frangula alnus 'Ron Williams' PP14791

    aka Rhamnus asplenifolia 'Fine Line', Rhamnus frangula 'Asplenifolia', Rhamnus frangula 'Fine Line', Rhamnus frangula 'Ron Williams', Asplenifolia Alder Buckthorn, Cutleaf Buckthorn

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 3'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Frangula alnus 'Ron Williams' PP14791 foliage, form by Danger Garden
    View Plant

    More Options

    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
    View Plant

    More Options

    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
    View Plant

    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
    View Plant

    More Options

    +21 more Rhamnus
    Mailing List
    Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

    © 2010—2026 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved