Rhamnus frangula 'Columnaris'

Tall Hedge Alder Buckthorn, Tall Hedge Buckthorn

Their handsome foliage, berrylike fruits, and vigorous growth make them excellent shrub borders, tall screens, or hedges. Small clusters of flowers are inconspicuous. Easy to grow, the deciduous and evergreen types tolerate wind, heat, drought and garden water. Grows in most soils. Seeds spread by birds can be a nuisance. Start from seed sown in fall or from cuttings. Easily transplanted.

This dense shrub offers bright yellow fall color. Creamy green flowers are followed by berrylike red fruits that turn black in fall. Seeds spread by birds can cause unwanted sprouts.

Attributes - Rhamnus frangula 'Columnaris'

Plant Type: Shrub, Tree

Bloom Season: Late Spring through Late Summer

Flower Color: White, Yellow

Foliage: Deciduous

Height: 10 ft. to 15 ft.

Width: 5 ft.

Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Sun

Climate: Zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Notes: Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers.

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