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Fine Line® Buckthorn
Rhamnus frangula

  • Exposure
    • Part Sun to Sun
  • Season
    • Fall
  • Mature Size
    • 60 - 84 Inches
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Fine Line® - Buckthorn - Rhamnus frangula
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ColorChoice® Flowering Shrubs
Fine Line® Buckthorn Rhamnus frangula
Part Sun to Sun 60 - 84

A great landscape plant, FINE LINE combines the feathery foliage of 'Aspenifolia' 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. It's a great vertical accent for the perennial garden, and the narrow habit is perfect for framing entrances. This is an extremely useful, architectural plant for the home or commercial landscape. This cultivar produces very few fruit, none of which have been shown to be viable. FINE LINE is a responsible and environmentally friendly replacement for weedy, older varieties.

Features

Fernlike foliage turns yellow in fall. Ideal for containers and narrow beds. Non-invasive. Do not eat berries. Deer resistant.

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Foliage Interest
Fall Interest
Deadheading Not Necessary
Drought Tolerant
Resists: 
Deer

Characteristics

Shrub Type: 
Deciduous
Height Category: 
Medium
Garden Height: 
60 - 84 Inches
Spacing Maximum: 
60 Inches
Spread: 
24 - 36 Inches
Foliage Colors: 
Green
Foliage Shade: 
Green
Habit: 
Upright
Container Role: 
Thriller

Plant Needs

Light Requirement: 
Part Sun to Sun
Bloom Time: 
Unknown
Hardiness Zones: 
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Uses: 
Landscape
Uses: 
Container
Uses Notes: 

Great for a wide range of uses including narrow hedges or screens, accent specimen, patio planters, and combination planters. Good in perennial and shrub borders. Can be used to frame doors and pathways.

Duration: 
Shrub
Water Category: 
Average
Maintenance Category: 
Easy
Maintenance Notes: 

Very adaptable, prefers well-drained soil. No pruning is usually required, but may be pruned in late fall to remove dead or broken branches. Medium moisture, can tolerate dry conditions once established. Attracts birds in the fall. Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees and shrubs. Follow the label for recommended rate of application.

Patent Information: 
Fine Line® Rhamnus frangula 'Ron Williams' PP: 14791
Award Year Award Plant Trial
2009 Silver Medal Royal Horticulture Society
2009 Silver Medal Royal Horticulture Society
2009 Silver Medal Royal Horticulture Society
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