FINE LINE®
Buckthorn - Fern-leaf
Rhamnus frangula
'Ron Williams'
USPP 14,791
- Unique texture
- Versatile, space-saving habit
- Non-invasive
Narrow, upright form. A very versatile landscape plant, Fine Line® rhamnus combines the feathery foliage of 'Asplenifolia' with the narrow upright habit of 'Columnaris.' This cultivar produces very few fruit, and even fewer actual seeds. Germination has been shown to be extremely low, and as such, many states that have banned rhamnus from the trade have made an exemption for this fine, in-demand selection. Now, Frangula alnus is considered the correct scientific name.
Awards Silver Medal Royal Boskoop Horticulture Society; MOBOT Tried and True
USDA Zone 2 - 7 (-50°F/-45°C)
Exposure Full sun, Part sun
Height 5 - 7'
Width 2 - 4'
Finish Time 1 season
Type Deciduous
Bloom Time Summer
Flower Color White
Foliage Color Green
Liner Sizes 2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn
General Care
Soil Adaptable to any well-drained soil.
Pruning Little pruning is typically required. However, plant can be trimmed to stay within desired parameters in spring, after the first spurt of new growth.
Uses Hedges; screening; specimen; containers; mixed borders; foundation plantings.
Growing Tips Small green flowers in early summer are not particularly ornamental but do attract pollinators.
Features: Fall interest, Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Award winner
Filters: Botanical genus: Rhamnus, Common name: Buckthorn - Fern-leaf, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 2, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, White flowers, Green foliage
Features: Fall interest, Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Award winner
Filters: Botanical genus: Rhamnus, Common name: Buckthorn - Fern-leaf, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 2, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, White flowers, Green foliage