Rhamnus frangula 'Asplenifolia'

A fantastic foliage plant, Rhamnus frangula 'Asplenifolia' has very fine leaves, similar in appearance to some of the more dainty Acer palmatum (Japanese Maple) cultivars from a distance. 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.

• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil. Will tolerate damp (but not waterlogged) 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: Rhamnus frangula 'Asplenifolia'  is an excellent plant for attracting wildlife into a garden.