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Rhamnus frangula syn. Frangula alnus

Alder Buckthorn

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General Information

Scientific name: Rhamnus frangula syn. Frangula alnus
Also known as: Alder Buckthorn

Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub
Size: Medium
Height: 5.00 m
Width: 4.00 m
Growth Rate: Fast
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 3-7
Soil Moisture:
Wet, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun, Partial shade

Usage properties

Edible part:
-
Edibility:
(0)
Medicinal:
(0)
Features:
Hedge, Bee forage, Wood

Description

A yellow dye is obtained from the leaves and bark. This dye is widely used in Russia and turns black when mixed with iron salts. A green dye is obtained from the unripe fruits, while a blue or gray dye is obtained from the ripe berries. Plants can be grown as an informal (uncut) hedge, although they are also suitable for pruning. The cultivar 'Tallhedge' (synonym 'Columnaris') is very suitable for this. The wood is used to make wooden pegs, shoe lasts, veneer, and so on. It is the source of high-quality charcoal used by artists.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/08
End of Harvest: 31/10