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Italian Buckthorn

Rhamnus Alaternus

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Overview

The Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus alaternus) is an evergreen shrub with a dense, rounded habit, typically reaching 5-6 feet in height, though it can grow up to 10 feet. Its glossy leaves and modest yellow flowers blend well with other plants. It tolerates pruning and shaping, making it an excellent choice for hedges or topiary. Thriving in USDA Zones 7-10, it prefers full sun to partial shade and adapts to various soil conditions.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 7–10Type ShrubClimate Mediterranean
Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus Alaternus) — inconspicuous green-yellowish flowers; shrub for full or half

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Rhamnaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus Alaternus) — keeping the specimen thrives in your client's garden for years to come; contributing an enduring visual appeal to the
Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus Alaternus) — For optimal growth and form, offer occasional trimming, which it tolerates well
Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus Alaternus) — The Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus alaternus) is an evergreen shrub with a dense; its glossy leaves and modest yellow
Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus Alaternus) — While it basks in full sun to partial shade; keeping the specimen thrives in your client's garden for years, image 60
Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus Alaternus) — dark green foliage and architectural form; while it basks in full sun to partial shade, image 53
Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus Alaternus) — making it an excellent choice for hedging; is an elegant and versatile evergreen shrub ideally incorporated into
Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus Alaternus) — provided they are well-draining
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Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus Alaternus) — Thriving in USDA Zones 7-10, it prefers full sun to partial shade and adapts to various soil conditions, image 50
Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus Alaternus) — demonstrating adaptability to a range of soil types
Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus Alaternus) — While it basks in full sun to partial shade; keeping the specimen thrives in your client's garden for years to come
Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus Alaternus) — dark green foliage and architectural form
Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus Alaternus) — This robust shrub typically achieves a height of 10 to 20 feet with a similar spread; the Italian Buckthorn, image 54
Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus Alaternus) — Rhamnus alaternus is also drought-tolerant once established
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