Alder Buckthorn Frangula alnus 'Ron Williams'
ABOUT
'Ron Williams' is a dense and columnar deciduous shrub with very narrow, fern-like, glossy dark green leaves to 10cm long which turn rich yellow in autumn, and clusters of small flowers in late spring and early summer, followed by bright red berries which ripen to black
Plant Info
Care
Common Problems
About this plant
Names
Family
Rhamnaceae
Common names
Frangula alnus 'Fine Line', Frangula asplenifolia 'Fine Line'
Toxicity
All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
1.5-2.5 metres
Spread
0.5-1 metres
Hardiness zones
H7
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pruning
group 1; trim hedges in early spring
Soil
SoilChalk, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Hedging & Screens Cottage & Informal Garden City & Courtyard Gardens Wildlife Gardens
Propogation
Propagate by greenwood cuttings in early summer
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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