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Alder Buckthorn is a large, native, thornless, deciduous shrub or small tree with ovate green leaves that turn an attractive yellow in autumn. Tiny green/cream flowers in June attract masses of bumble and honeybees and are honey scented. It is a food plant of the yellow Brimstone butterfly. The fruits are initially red, then turn black and are eaten by thrushes. Various bits are used to make natural dyes.
Frangula alnus/Rhamnus frangula
Common name: Alder Buckthorn.
Native: Europe
Provenance: UK
Size and spread (10 years): 3m x 2m
Treatment required: Deeply dormant requires 34 weeks stratification treatment.
Seeds / kg: c.50,700 95% viable
Ideal sowing period: Spring
Soil conditions: Neutral to acid, wet heaths and bogs.
Planting instructions: Ideally plant in open scrub-land, hedgerows and damp areas.
Mature height: 5m
| Weight | 5.00 g |
|---|---|
| Size | Seed Pack (approx 250 seeds) |
| Genus | Frangula |
| Family | Rhamnaceae |
| Flowering Month | May |
| Colour | cream |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life Cycle | shrub, tree |
| Wildlife | yes |
| Native | yes |
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