Rhamnus alaternus variegata
Variegated Italian Buckthorn
Description
Evergreen shrub grows to 6-8' tall and wide. Leaves edged with creamy white. Remove the green shoots when they appear or else they will take over plant. Needs little or no water.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.
Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers