plantsDavid Kimbuckthorn, tree

Common Buckthorn

plantsDavid Kimbuckthorn, tree
Common Buckthorn

Common Buckthorn is a fast-growing, invasive shrub that forms dense thickets and crowds out native vegetation.

Rhamnus Cathartica

Origin: Europe/ Western Asia

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-7

Pros:

  • Tolerant of poor soils – thrives in a wide range of conditions

  • Fast-growing – quickly establishes in disturbed areas

Cons:

  • Aggressively invasive – outcompetes native plants, forming dense thickets

  • Allelopathic – releases chemicals that hinder nearby plant growth