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    • Photo of Frangula alnus 'Aspleniifolia' foliage by Forestfarm

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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

    By: Forestfarm

    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

    By: Gossler Farms

    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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    Frangula californica

    aka Rhamnus californica, California Buckthorn, California Coffeeberry

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 5'

    Width: 5'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Frangula californica flower, foliage by Evangele19
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    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
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    Frangula californica 'Eve Case'

    aka Rhamnus californica 'Eve Case', Eve Case Italian Buckthorn

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7b-10b

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Frangula californica 'Eve Case' foliage by Cistus Nursery
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    Frangula californica 'Mound San Bruno'

    aka Frangula 'Mound San Bruno', Rhamnus californica 'Mound San Bruno', Mound San Bruno Coffeeberry, San Bruno Coffeeberry

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Frangula californica 'Mound San Bruno' flower by Forestfarm
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    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
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