Frangula alnus 'Asplenifolia'

Europe.

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

The deciduous leaves of the Alder buckthorn 'Asplenifolia's are medium green, ovate, deeply slit, glossy, alternate. They are about 6 - 7 cm in size. Alder buckthorn 'Asplenifolia' is bright golden yellow in autumn.

Longitudinally furrowed bark.

The round drupes of Frangula alnus 'Asplenifolia' are particularly decorative. These appear from July.

Frangula alnus 'Asplenifolia' 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 'Asplenifolia' has good frost hardiness.

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

Solitary, ornamental shrub, park, bee pasture, bird food plant

Frangula alnus 'Asplenifolia' 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).