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Frangula alnus 'Aspleniifolia'

Also Known As

  • Rhamnus frangula 'Asplenifolia'
  • Rhamnus frangula asplenifolia
  • Fern Leaf Buckthorn

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 10'-15'
  • W: 4'-8'

planting zones

  • 4a-9a

Frangula alnus 'Aspleniifolia' plant details

Frangula alnus 'Aspleniifolia' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Frangula alnus 'Aspleniifolia'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rhamnaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Frangula alnus 'Aspleniifolia'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A remarkable mostly sterile form of the alder buckthorn with long, very narrow glossy leaves which give this 15' shrub/tree an overall feeling of lacy airiness. S/M
This buckthorn is attractive year round. During winter, the stems are dark gray-black with small white spots on a 12-14’ shrub. The leaves are very narrow dark green and have a crumpled look. In fall, the foliage turns bright yellow. Can grow in very col

Gardening facts about Frangula alnus 'Aspleniifolia' plant

How to Grow Frangula alnus 'Aspleniifolia'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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