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Rhamnus pallasi

Also Known As

  • Rhamnus pallasii

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'-5'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 7a-9a

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Rhamnus pallasi plant details

Rhamnus pallasi is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhamnus pallasi

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rhamnaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhamnus pallasi

USDA Zones: 7a - 9a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Mojmir Pavelka collected this extremely slow growing species from sunny stony slopes near Tortum, Turkey at 1,700m, after countless years, it can produce a 1.5m-gnarled spiny bush with short linear leaves and black fruits.

Gardening facts about Rhamnus pallasi plant

How to Grow Rhamnus pallasi

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Fruit

    • black
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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Zones

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Size

Height: 8'-10'

Width: 4'-10'

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 5'

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Zones

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Size

Height: 6'-8'

Width: 6'-8'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 15'

Width: 12'

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