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    Rhamnus crocea

    Also Known As

    • Redberry
    • Redberry Buckthorn

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 5'
    • W: 5'

    planting zones

    • 7b-10b

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    Rhamnus crocea plant details

    Rhamnus crocea is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. 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
    Foliage: evergreen green
    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

    Ubiquitous native shrub found commonly in the chaparral of the Coast Ranges, featuring small round leaves with a glossy, dark green surface and golden brown undersides. Plants are variable, but generally form a mound to 5' with an equal spread. Bright red berries are extremely attractive to birds. Full sun or light shade and infrequent water once established. Hardy to 5°F.

    By: Native Sons

    Gardening facts about Rhamnus crocea plant

    How to Grow Rhamnus crocea

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Fruit

      • red
      • black

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata'

    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
    Photo of Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' form by wallygrom
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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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    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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    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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    Rhamnus smithii

    aka Smith's Buckthorn

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 8'-10'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Rhamnus smithii foliage by Plant Select®
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