Description
About purging buckthorn
(Rhamnus cathartica)
A small, spiny tree native to England and Wales.
Growth and size
Mature height: 6m.
Growth rate: 30cm per year.
Supplied as 20-50cm cell-grown saplings.
Can be planted all year round with proper care.
Value to wildlife
Food plant of the brimstone butterfly.
Flowers are a source of pollen and nectar for bees and other insects.
Dense growth provides valuable nesting sites for birds.
Soil and conditions
Grows well in most soils.
Grows in shade or sunlight.
Grown responsibly
UK sourced and grown (UKISG certified).
Reduces risk of spreading pests and diseases.
Delivered in 100% recyclable LDPE wrap.
Did you know?
Purging buckthorn gets its name from the laxative effects its berries induce when eaten.
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