This is a gorgeous plant - I have eight or so planted along the side of our house. There's probably too much shade for them to thrive best, but the leaves are sturdy yet delicate, similar to Sweet Fern (Comptonia peregrina) which I also have. Shiny dark leaves turn burgundy brown in the fall. The form is tall and slender and they wave gracefully in the breeze. Apparently some have slight deer issues, although I haven't. Yet. I'll probably plant more elsewhere in the yard.
Fine Line® Improved Buckthorn Rhamnus frangula
Exposure
- Part Sun to Sun
- Sun
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Mature Size
Height: 5' - 7'
Spread: 2' - 3'
Height: 1.5m - 2.1m
Spread: 61cm - 91cm
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60 - 84 Inches24 - 36 Inches24 - 36 Inches1.5m - 2.1m61cm - 91cm61cm - 91cm
Features
Fine Line rhamnus has been a best-seller for years - and it just got a whole lot better! Introducing Fine Line Improved, a unique update that is lush and full, from tip to toe. This makes it an even better as a space-saving hedge, and gives it even more presence as a specimen. However you like to use this versatile-yet-exotic-looking, Fine Line Improved will do it even better than the original. Like the original, it sets far fewer fruits than weedy buckthorns, and among the fruits that do develop, only a very low percentage are capable of germination.
Top reasons to grow Fine Line Improved rhamnus:
- Improved variety is lush and full all the way to the ground
- Dense branching provides good coverage
- Looks exotic but is extremely easy to grow
Foliage InterestFall InterestDeadheading Not NecessaryDrought TolerantResists:DeerCharacteristics
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:DeciduousHeight Category:TallGarden Height:60 - 84 Inches 1.5m - 2.1mSpacing:24 - 36 Inches 61cm - 91cmSpread:24 - 36 Inches 61cm - 91cmFlower Colors:GreenFlower Shade:not significantFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunLight Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Grown for FoliageHardiness Zones:2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7bWater Category:AverageUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingUses Notes:Great for a wide range of uses including narrow hedges or screens, accent specimen, patio planters, and combination planters. Good in perennial and shrub borders. Can be used to frame doors and pathways.
Maintenance Notes:Very adaptable, prefers well-drained soil. No pruning is usually required, but may be pruned in late fall to remove dead or broken branches. Though it tolerates dry conditions once established, it looks and performs best with average moisture. If desired, fertilize in early spring with a granular rose or garden fertilizer.
Fine stems with textured foliage make a nice filler for bouquets and arrangements.
PLEASE NOTE: Fine Line® Improved - Buckthorn - Rhamnus frangula is restricted and cannot be shipped to the state(s) of IL, IN, MA, MN, NH, NY, OH, or VT.
Fine Line® Improved Rhamnus frangula 'SMNRFBT' USPP 32,503 -
5243211Browse reviews from people who have grown this plant.
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Paula, New York, United States, 2 days ago
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I bought this plant last year (2021) at a local garden center. It survived our Zone 6 winter and looks lush and healthy this year. I see a note on PW website that it can't be shipped to Ohio... but I bought it here.
Nina, Ohio, United States, 4 years ago
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