Frangula alnus 'Columnaris'
Also Known As
- Rhamnus frangula 'Columnaris'
- Columnaris Alder Buckthorn
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 12'-15'
- W: 3'-4'
planting zones
- 2a-7b
Frangula alnus 'Columnaris' plant details
Frangula alnus 'Columnaris' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with gold foliage. In spring and summer green flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Frangula alnus 'Columnaris'
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: rhamnaceae
- Foliage: deciduous gold
- Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 12 FT - 15 FT - tall
- Flowers: green blooms in spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Frangula alnus 'Columnaris'
- USDA Zones: 2a - 7b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Gardening facts about Frangula alnus 'Columnaris' plant
How to Grow Frangula alnus 'Columnaris'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- gold
Flower Color
- green
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 5'
Width: 5'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Zones
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Size
Height: 6'-8'
Width: 6'-8'
- sun - mostly shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 6'-10'
Width: 6'-10'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
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Size
Height: 3'-6'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 3'-10'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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