BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

A fantastic foliage plant, Rhamnus frangula 'Asplenifolia' has very fine leaves, similar in appearance to the leaves of certain species of Salix (Willow). These are a bright green in spring and summer before turning a lovely bronze-yellow in autumn before falling.

In winter once the leaves have fallen the attractive, pale-grey bark with its very conspicuous lenticels can be easily seen. An unusual and highly ornamental selection of our native alder buckthorn which also acts as a host plant for brimstone butterflies.

Supplied Size: 3L container (30 - 50 cm tall)

Features

• Common name: Fine-leaved Alder Buckthorn
• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: May.
• Flower Colour: White
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Medium or eventually large branching shrub.
  • Height: 3 m (10 ft).
  • Spread: 2.5 m (8 ft).
• Notes: An excellent plant for attracting wildlife into a garden.