Rock Buckthorn (Rhamnus saxatilis)
Rhamnus saxatilis is a dense, spiny shrub native to southern Europe and western Asia, forming thickets with small, leathery leaves and inconspicuous flowers.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade. Best flowering in full sun.
Watering
Water moderately during the growing season, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in winter.
Soil
Tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Adaptable to rocky and calcareous soils.
Temperature
Thrives in temperate climates. Tolerates heat and moderate cold.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Generally not needed. A light balanced fertilizer in spring is sufficient for poor soils.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun to partial shade. Best flowering in full sun.
Water moderately during the growing season, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in winter.
Tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Adaptable to rocky and calcareous soils.
Thrives in temperate climates. Tolerates heat and moderate cold.
Outdoor
Generally not needed. A light balanced fertilizer in spring is sufficient for poor soils.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Category
Foliage, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
1-2 m
Spread
1-3 m
Growth Rate
Slow
Dormancy
Deciduous
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Simple
Flower Size
0.5 cm
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderRosales
- familyRhamnaceae
- genusRhamnus
- speciesRhamnus saxatilis
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No