Buckthorn

Frangula alnus (syn. Rhamnus frangula)

Cultivars: 'Asplenifolia', 'Fine Line'

Medium to large shrubs that vary on form from upright-rounded to tightly columnar. Leaves range from glossy, dark green, and oblong to deeply dissected and fine textured. 

Plant Characteristics
Genus
Frangula
Species
Frangula alnus (syn. Rhamnus frangula)
Cultivar
‘Asplenifolia’, ‘Fine Line’
Family
Rhamnaceae
Plant Characteristics
Plant Color
dark green
Height
8-15'
Width
2-12'
Water Use
Low
Care Instructions

Thrives in full sun at high elevations. Requires low watering.