Carolina Buckthorn
- Botanical Name: Rhamnus caroliniana
- Plant Type: Ornamental Tree
- Light Requirement: Full Sun, Partial Shade
- Water Demand: Low|Medium
- Landscape Use: Border - Edge, Screen - Physical (e.g., barriers)
- Ornamental Color: White
- Native or Adapted: Native
- Wildlife Value: Birds, Butterflies
- Season: Spring, Summer
- Deciduous or Evergreen: Deciduous
- Plant Form: Upright
- Region: North Central Texas
- Plant Spread: 6' - 15'
- Plant Height: 6' - 15'
Description
Perfect as an understory tree where it can receive 3 to 4 hours of sun each day. Berries turn red in late summer, then black in fall. Loved by many birds. Adapted to a wide range of sites. Has good fall color and fruits borne over a long time.