Rhamnus cathartica
Buckthorn
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Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) - Description
Rhamnus cathartica (Buckthorn, Common Buckthorn or Purging Buckthorn), is a species in the family Rhamnaceae, native to Europe, northwest Africa, and western Asia, from the central British Isles south to Morocco, and east to Kyrgyzstan. It was introduced to North America as an ornamental shrub in the early 19th century or perhaps before.
Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) - Growth
Best growth in full sun or partial shade.
Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) - Planting
Sow seeds in containers. Provide protection from the cold for young plants. Evergreen species may be propagated by semi-ripe cutting in summer. Deciduous species may be propagated by greenwood cuttings in early summer.
Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) - Pest
Prone to scale, caterpillars and rust.
Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) - Interesting facts
Native Americans used this plant as an herbal laxative. Apparently its ingestion was limited to small amounts because its laxative powers are rather strong.
Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) - Soil and irrigation
Moderate water. Be sure to provide well-drained soil.
