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    Rhamnus thymifolius

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 12"-24"
    • W: 12"-15"

    planting zones

    • 7b-9b

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    Rhamnus thymifolius plant details

    Rhamnus thymifolius is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhamnus thymifolius

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: rhamnaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhamnus thymifolius

    USDA Zones: 7b - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Only a single seed from Piatek's 1997 collection germinated but its a winner, a bonsai shrublet with small thyme like foliage its taken us a while to propagate enough to list and the wait has been worth it.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Rhamnus thymifolius plant

    How to Grow Rhamnus thymifolius

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 4'-10'

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    • regular - occasional
    • dry in summer
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    Width: 3'-10'

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    Rhamnus crocea

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    7b-10b

    Size

    Height: 5'

    Width: 5'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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    Frangula californica ssp. tomentella

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    Plant Type

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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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    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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