Plant Details
Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata'
Mediterranean Buckthorn
Exposure:
Part Shade
Plant Category:
Deciduous Shrubs & Broadleaf Evergreens
Height:
Minimum 8 feet , Maximum 10 feet
Width: Minimum 4 feet , Maximum 10 feet
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Width: Minimum 4 feet , Maximum 10 feet
This tough, evergreen Mediterranean shrub has been grown for its handsome variegated foliage since the 17th century. To 12-15' tall and nearly as wide. Pale green leaves have creamy white margins which echo the white, spring flowers. Handsome red berries in fall stand out against the pale foliage. Full sun for best form. Requires little summer water once established. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.
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1 Nurseries Carry This Plant:
| Name | City/State | Phone | Prod Type | Availability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youngblood Nursery Inc. | Salem, OR | Email now | 503-390-8619 | Container: 2 |
Comments
Submitted by Ref: Plantlust.com on 11/8/2012 4:23 PM
Grey-green leaves broadly edged with creamy white make this pleasing selection of a beautiful large (to 15' x 12') shrub "an asset to any garden" (GS Thomas) as accent or hedge. Sun/Med
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