Rhamnus alaternus

Rhamnus alaternus growing shrub‎ of the genus Rhamnus also known as Italian buckthorn, Rhamnus alaternus perennial evergreen used as ornamental fragrant hedge plant, can grow in mediterranean or subtropics climate and growing in hardiness zone 8-10.

Leaves color green glossy elliptic to oval.

Rhamnus alaternus flower

Flower fragrant color green to yellow with five petals small flowers the flowers grow in clusters.

Rhamnus alaternus for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy

Requirements for Rhamnus alaternus growing and care:

Well-drained soil, moist soil

What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction

Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No

Difficulties or problems when growing:
Poisonous

Planting season:
Spring, summer, autumn

Pests and diseases:
Aphids

Pruning season:
Winter

How to prune:
Just for design

Size of the plant?
1-4 m

Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing

Water requirement:
Average amount of water

Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade

Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No

Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes

Blooming information

Bloom season:
Winter / Spring

General information about the flower
Fragrant green to yellow flowers with five petals small flowers the flowers grow in clusters.

Scientific name:

Rhamnus alaternus