Buckthorn, Fine Line #3
$3899
FINE LINE BUCKTHORN
Rhamnus frangula 'Ron Williams'
- Height: Typically 5–7 feet tall in Michigan’s cooler regions
- Spread: About 2–3 feet wide
- Spacing: Plant 2–3 feet apart to highlight its upright, narrow habit
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Deciduous Shrub
Description
Fine Line Buckthorn brings a refreshing, modern silhouette to the landscape with its tall, slender form and finely textured foliage. The threadlike leaves maintain a lovely green hue throughout the growing season, offering a polished vertical accent that’s ideal for smaller spaces or as a backdrop in mixed plantings. It also performs beautifully in containers, lending a stunning and satisfying focal point on patios or entryways.
General Care
- Sunlight: Thrives in full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 4–6 hours of direct light daily.
- Soil: Prefers well-drained soil; adding organic matter to heavier soils can improve drainage.
- Watering: Water regularly during the establishment phase. Once mature, this shrub tolerates brief dry periods but benefits from occasional watering in extended heat.
- Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch to help maintain soil moisture and moderate temperatures; keep mulch slightly away from the stems.
- Pruning: Minimal pruning is necessary; shape in late winter or early spring if desired, before new growth begins.
Fine Line Buckthorn adds a gorgeous, textural highlight to Michigan landscapes, providing a grand blend of refinement and interest wherever a narrow, upright accent is needed.
