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Common Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) 6080cm Bare Root 2yr (1+1) pack of 25

Preferred common name: Common Buckthorn Other common names: Purging buckthorn, Common hart s horn, European buckthorn, French berry, Rainberry thorn, Rhineberry thorn, Waythorn The RHS Common Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) is a spiny, fast growing, and bushy, native deciduous hedge with creamy yellow flowers blooming in May, clustered in up to 10s with 5 petals, followed by half inch (1cm) wide red fruits, progressively maturing through July to September, later turning black in autumn. In summer the leaves of the RHS Common Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) are an obovate glossy, dark green colour, pubescent underside, later turning yellow in autumn. They are 1 to 3 in length and 0.5 to 3 wide and arranged either alternately or in opposite pairs. The RHS Common Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) is suitable for all positions and soils; it thrives most in light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. The hedge prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils and can grow in semishade (light woodland) or full sun. It requires moist or wet soil. Toxicity: All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested.

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