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Rhamnus alaternus
Italian Buckthorn
Information by: GardenSoft Photographer: GardenSoft
Description
This large shrub will grow to 15' tall and has small, dark green leaves. A great plant for hedging and screening. Has a strong Mediterranean presence. Leaves are large and glossy giving it a sheen. Good in any soil and tolerates wind, heat and drought.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Poor
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.
Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.