Rhamnus alaternus BushOrigin: Portugal, Morocco, Crimea. Evergreen shrub, erect to spreading habit, with glossy dark green, obovateoblong coriaceous leaves of 7 cm. Flowers in late spring. The yellowish-green flowers, growing in bunches from the axil, are immediately followed by fruits which are initially red, then black. Very resistant to drought. Needs permeable soil.
ShapeBush
Growth SpeedRegular
ExposureSun
Minimum Temperature-5 °C
Flowering MonthsApril, May
Soil TypeHumid, Drained, Sandy
Leaf PersistenceEvergreen
Leaf ColorGreen
Flower ColorYellow
Maximum Height600 cm
Maximum Width500 cm