Frangula alnus

Europe.

Alder buckthorn is an upright, dense and slender large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 4 m and is approx. 1.5 - 3 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 30 cm per year.

The deciduous leaves of the Alder buckthorns are dark green, ovate, glossy and alternate. They are about 6 - 7 cm in size. Alder buckthorn is bright golden yellow in autumn.

Dark brown, longitudinally furrowed bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

The creamy white flowers appear from May to June.

The black-red, round drupes of Frangula alnus are particularly decorative. These appear from July.

Frangula alnus is a deep-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms stoloniferous, sparsely branched roots.

Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

The Alder buckthorn has good frost hardiness.

Frangula alnus thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

Frangula alnus is categorised as a highly poisonous plant.

The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).