Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Columnar Buckthorn


Columnar Buckthorn
Rhamnus frangula 'Columnaris'

Deciduous Shrub

Size:
Height 8’-10’
Spacing 4’; closer if a hedge is desired

Sun: Full Sun / Part Shade
Water: Does best with regular light watering.
Blooms; Not Showy.

Landscape Use: Screen
                               
Comments: Nice fall color, Fits into tight spots
                 and provides good screening. 
                        I read that it attracts bees during bloom
                        time, but I have never witnessed this.
                        Have heard of birds eating seeds and
                        “Planting” them.
Maintenance: Very Low, remove stray branches.

Maximum Elevation: 8500 ft.
Not Deer Resistant






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