Rhamnus frangula
Fine Line Improved Buckthorn takes everything you loved about the original and makes it even better! This updated variety is lush and full from tip to toe, making it a standout as a space-saving hedge or an eye-catching specimen. With dense branching, it provides excellent coverage and keeps its exotic look while being easy to grow. It also produces far fewer fruits than weedy buckthorns, with only a small percentage capable of germination.
Why you'll love it:
Lush and full from top to bottom
Dense branching for great coverage
Exotic look, easy to grow
Low-fruit production, non-invasive
Care Tips:
No deadheading needed
Drought-tolerant
Deer resistant
Great for fall interest
(Image: Brehob Nurseries)