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Rhamnus cathartica
Plant

Rhamnus cathartica

Common Buckthorn

Planted in 2 show gardens on GardensDB.

2
Gardens
3
Designers
2
Studios
How to grow it

Happiest in full sun or partial shade on chalk, clay, loam or sand that is well-drained or moist but well-drained.

Size at maturity
4–8 metres Max height
2.5–4 metres Max spread
10–20 years To maturity
Aspect
Aspect: North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing N E S W
Any aspect Happy facing any direction
Position
Full sun (suitable)
Partial shade (suitable)
Full shade (not suitable)
Exposure
Sheltered (suitable)
Exposed (suitable)
Moisture
Well-drained or moist but well-drained
Soil
Chalk (suitable)
Clay (suitable)
Loam (suitable)
Sand (suitable)
Soil pH
Acid (suitable) Neutral (suitable) Alkaline (suitable)
Hardiness H7. Very hardy Very hardy (colder than -20°C)
H1a
H1b
H1c
H2
H3
H4
H5
H6
H7
Where it was planted

2 gardens

  • A naturalistic show garden with a winding wooden path over a rocky stream, fruit trees, mixed perennial planting, a round wooden dining table, and a black timber cabin with a green roof.
    Gold Medal RHS Environmental Innovation Award The King's Biodiversity Award
    360° tour available
    Mindful Chef's Gathering
    Sophie Godber
  • A naturalistic garden with a wooden bench and a botanical 'Skincare' banner, surrounded by ferns and colourful yellow, orange, and red flowers.
    360° tour available
    RHS Healer's Hollow
    Jude Yeo, Emily Grayshaw
Who uses it

Designers & studios

The people and studios credited on the gardens above, and how many gardens they used this plant in.

Designers 3

Studios 2

Good company

Often planted with

Plants that share a plant list with Rhamnus cathartica, ranked by how many gardens combine them.