Taxon

Frangula caroliniana

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Common name: Carolina buckthorn, Indian-cherry
Family: Rhamnaceae (buckthorn family)
Synonym: Rhamnus caroliniana
Distribution: e. United States to Mexico
IUCN Red list: Least concern
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Life form: Deciduous shrub/Subshrub
Comments: An upright native shrub or small tree with fruits attractive to wildlife. This rare native plant typically grows 12-15' tall and nearly as wide. The glossy foliage is distinctive and is its main feature due to the flowers being small and inconspicuous. The small 1/3" fruits (actually classified as a drupe) ripen red and turn to black by mid-summer. Great backyard wildlife habitat.
Links: • The Plant List

Locations

  • 1: AZA: BE12 (BE12) • Accession: D2011-0479.002 • Origin: United States of America • Provenance: Wild of Known Origin
  • 2: AZA: BE12 (BE12) • Accession: D2011-0479.003 • Origin: United States of America • Provenance: Wild of Known Origin
  • 3: AZA: BE12 (BE12) • Accession: D2011-0479.004 • Origin: United States of America • Provenance: Wild of Known Origin
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