Common Name: Alder Buckthorn, Buckthorn Bush
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CAUTION
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Can be toxic to pets; particularly cats, dogs, and horses.
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Overview
| Plant Type | Deciduous Shrub |
| Hardiness Zone | 2a-7b |
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Cultivars
| Cultivar | Height | Spread | Blooms | Sun | Planted |
| Rhamnus frangula Fine Line | 5-7' | 2-3' | Mid season | Full Sun to Part Sun | House garden beds |
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Ongoing Management
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Planting
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If desired, fertilize in early spring with a granular rose or garden fertilizer.
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Though it tolerates dry conditions once established, it looks and performs best with average moisture.
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No pruning is usually required, but may be pruned in late fall to remove dead or broken branches.
It has green flowers but does not need dead-heading.
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Integrated Pest & Pollinator Mgmt Notes
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Site Selection & Preparation
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Very adaptable, prefers well-drained soil.
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