Rhamnus cathartica - Common buckthorn

Common buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) is a deciduous shrub native to Europe, historically used for its strongly purgative bark and fruit and as a source of dye. It is a vigorous spreader and is considered invasive in parts of North America.¹

Inputs

• Hardiness zone 3¹
• Hardiness zone 4¹
• Hardiness zone 5¹
• Hardiness zone 6¹
• Hardiness zone 7¹
• Well drained soil¹
• Moist soil¹
• Full sun¹
• Semi-shade¹

Outputs

• Medicinal use¹
• Dye¹
• Wood¹

Type

• Rhamnus spp. - Buckthorn
• Shrub
• Deciduous

Functions

• Hedge¹
• Wildlife habitat¹

Footnotes

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