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Rhamnus crocea
Also Known As
- Redberry
- Redberry Buckthorn
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 5'
- W: 5'
planting zones
- 7b-10b
Rhamnus crocea plant details
Rhamnus crocea is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with. In spring green and white flowers emerge followed by black and red fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and rich soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhamnus crocea
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: rhamnaceae
- Mature size: 0 - 5 FT - wide, 0 - 5 FT - tall
- Flowers: green and white blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhamnus crocea
- USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Soil needs: average and rich
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Native Sons
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View Original PhotoGardening facts about Rhamnus crocea plant
How to Grow Rhamnus crocea
Soil Needs
- average
- rich
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Features
Fruit
- red
- black
Flower Season
- spring
Wildlife
- birds
Flower Color
- white
- green
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 6'-10'
Width: 3'-10'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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
aka Italian Buckthorn
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 15'
Width: 12'
- sun - mostly shade
- dry in summer
aka Rhamnus alaternus 'Variegata', Rhamnus alaternus var. angustifolia 'Argenteovariegata', Italian Buckthorn, Variegated Italian Buckthorn
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 8'-10'
Width: 4'-10'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - occasional
- dry in summer
aka Smith's Buckthorn
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
4a-8b
Size
Height: 8'-10'
Width: 8'-10'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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