Rhamnus frangula 'Asplenifolia'

alder buckthorn

Family	Rhamnaceae
Plant Type	deciduous shrub
Zone	USDA: 2a - 7b RHS: H EGF: H1 - H3 Australia: 1
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	3 - 3.5 m (10 - 12 ft)
Spread	1.8 - 3 m (6 - 10 ft)
Light	full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture	average, well-drained
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Description	The deciduous shrub Rhamnus frangula 'Asplenifolia' (alder buckthorn) bears pale lime flowers during late spring. The foliage is greyish green in colour. Rhamnus frangula 'Asplenifolia' (alder buckthorn) yields showy fruit.