Evergreen Shrub – Buckthorn ‘Fine Line’

Buckthorn ‘Fine Line’ 

Botanical name: rhamnus frangula 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 5-7 ft in height with a 2-3 ft spread 

Bloom time: summer, fall 

Hardy zone: zones 2-7 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: green 

Growth rate: grows 8-12 inches per year 

Pruning instructions: prune lightly in the late fall 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings in the late spring or summer 

Landscape use: ideal narrow hedge, privacy shrub, accent plant, patio container plant 

Light needs: 4-6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: narrow growth habit, drought tolerant, deer resistant

Watering instructions: allow the top 4 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil: loam 

Companion plants: smooth hydrangea, viburnum, hosta, coneflower 

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no