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Variegated Italian Buckthorn

Rhamnus Alaternus 'Variegata'

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Overview

Variegated Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus alaternus 'Variegata') is a compact evergreen shrub with striking foliage. Its leaves sport irregular creamy-white margins against a dark green center, adding vivid contrast. Hardy and versatile, this buckthorn reaches 6-8 feet in height and 4-6 feet in width. It thrives in full sun to partial shade with moderate water, ideally suited for hedges or accent planting in USDA zones 7-9.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 7–10Type ShrubClimate Mediterranean
Variegated Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus Alaternus 'Variegata') — Its leaves are punctuated by bold creamy-white edges that contrast against the deep green centers
Variegated Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus Alaternus 'Variegata') — evergreen shrub notable for its elegant variegation and versatile nature in landscape designsVariegated Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus Alaternus 'Variegata') — It thrives in full sun to partial shade with moderate waterVariegated Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus Alaternus 'Variegata') — Preferring full sun to partial shadeVariegated Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus Alaternus 'Variegata') — demonstrating a high tolerance across a range of conditionsVariegated Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus Alaternus 'Variegata') — providing a balanced and substantial presence without overwhelming the spaceVariegated Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus Alaternus 'Variegata') — This plant typically grows to a height of 5 to 8 feet with a similar spread of 5 to 8 feet+6

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Rhamnaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Variegated Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus Alaternus 'Variegata') — Its leaves are punctuated by bold creamy-white edges that contrast against the deep green centers
Variegated Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus Alaternus 'Variegata') — evergreen shrub notable for its elegant variegation and versatile nature in landscape designs
Variegated Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus Alaternus 'Variegata') — It thrives in full sun to partial shade with moderate water
Variegated Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus Alaternus 'Variegata') — Preferring full sun to partial shade
Variegated Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus Alaternus 'Variegata') — demonstrating a high tolerance across a range of conditions
Variegated Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus Alaternus 'Variegata') — providing a balanced and substantial presence without overwhelming the space
Variegated Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus Alaternus 'Variegata') — This plant typically grows to a height of 5 to 8 feet with a similar spread of 5 to 8 feet
Variegated Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus Alaternus 'Variegata') — as long as they are well-draining
Variegated Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus Alaternus 'Variegata') — ideally suited for hedges or accent planting in USDA zones 7-9
Variegated Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus Alaternus 'Variegata') — Its moderate growth rate and easy-to-prune nature allow for maintenance of desired shapes
Variegated Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus Alaternus 'Variegata') — Its leaves sport irregular creamy-white margins against a dark green center, adding vivid
Variegated Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus Alaternus 'Variegata') — Rhamnus alaternus 'Variegata' is adaptable to a variety of soils
Variegated Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus Alaternus 'Variegata') — Hardy and versatile, this buckthorn reaches 6-8 feet in height and 4-6 feet in width
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