Carolina Buckthorn, Carolina False Buckthorn, Yellow Buckthorn, Indian Cherry, Yellowwood, Rhamnus caroliniana, Rhamnus caroliniana var. mollis
Frangula caroliniana (Carolina Buckthorn) is a sparsely branched deciduous shrub or small tree with bright shiny green, ovate to elliptic leaves, 2-6 in. long (5-16 cm), adorned with prominent veins on the upper surface, and smooth to finely toothed margins. The foliage keeps it bright green color into late fall and produces a short-lived show of yellow fall color late in the season. Unlike some buckthorns, this species does not have any thorns on the branches. Clusters of inconspicuous, small white flowers are produced at the bases of the leaves in late spring to early summer. They are followed by copious red berries which turn black as they mature. Birds and other wildlife feast on them. Found in bottomlands, stream banks and woods of eastern and central USA, Carolina Buckthorn is easy to grow and can be used as a hedge or for screening or in naturalized areas to attract wildlife.
| Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
| Plant Family | Rhamnaceae |
| Common names | Carolina Buckthorn |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
10' - 15' (3m - 4.6m) |
| Spread |
10' - 15' (3m - 4.6m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Native Plants | United States, Maryland, New Jersey, Southwest, Southeast, Midwest, Northeast, Illinois, Missouri, Indiana, Ohio, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
| Plant Family | Rhamnaceae |
| Common names | Carolina Buckthorn |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
10' - 15' (3m - 4.6m) |
| Spread |
10' - 15' (3m - 4.6m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Native Plants | United States, Maryland, New Jersey, Southwest, Southeast, Midwest, Northeast, Illinois, Missouri, Indiana, Ohio, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
How many Frangula caroliniana (Carolina Buckthorn) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Frangula caroliniana (Carolina Buckthorn) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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