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