Fern Leaf Buckthorn

Yesterday i made a trip to the nursery and ended up buying a plant not on my hitlist. It should not be planted in the midwest where it is considered invasive. Try fine line buckthorn rhamnus frangula a vastly improved cultivar of fernleaf buckthorn from the proven winners collection.

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The cultivars frangula alnus asplenifolia and ron williams have narrow leaves that give them a fern like texture.

Fern leaf buckthorn. Architecturally interesting it is very useful in narrow hedgerows as an accent fine line buckthorn from proven winners combines wonderful texture and a narrow form that makes it great for any landscape. Tall understory shrub or small tree up to 20. Glossy buckthorn has been sold by the nursery trade in three different forms so its appearance can vary. Fine line buckthorn from proven winners combines wonderful texture and a narrow form that makes it great for any landscape.

Fine line fern leaf buckthorn rhamnus frangula ron williams plant patent 14 791 sku 2079 lacy fern like foliage combined with a narrow columnar habit make this a fantastic plant for adding texture and shape to the garden. When i got home i did more research on the plant fernleaf buckthorn rhamnus frangula asplenifolia. While this particular variety isn t on the invasive list i ve read that the seeds when carried. With a strongly upright habit it easily draws the eye.

Like a living exclamation point fine line becomes a magnificent architectural accent. The cultivar frangula alnus columnaris is narrow and tall. The cultivars frangula alnus asplenifolia and ron williams have narrow leaves that give them a fern like texture. A great landscape plant fine line buckthorn combines the feathery foliage of asplenifolia with the narrow upright habit of columnaris use fine line in narrow hedgerows for privacy as an accent plant or even in a patio container.

Why is buckthorn a problem. Fine line buckthorn is a deciduous columnar plant growing 6 to 8 feet tall and about two feet wide. It s a great vertical accent for the perennial garden and the narrow habit is perfect for framing entrances. Muddauber 6a july 12 2006.

Common buckthorn rhamnus cathartica appearance. Narrow leaf buckthorn rhamnus frangula asplenifolia is a deciduous shrub with narrow leaves that offer a finely textured appearance. This variety grows 10 to 12 feet high and 6 to 10 feet wide. The cultivar frangula alnus columnaris is narrow and tall.

I m confused as to whether or not this plant is invasive. It is freely branching from the base with ascending branches that bear gracefully arching willowy leaves that are glossy green and to 5 inches long.