Rhamnus carolinianus

Carolina Buckthorn, Oak

Family: Rhamnaceae Buckthorn


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 5B - 9A
Exposure Full shade to full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, erosion control, standard, specimen
Height 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m
Spread 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Black, red
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Oval
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive