Rhamnus cathartica, the European buckthorn, [3] common buckthorn, purging buckthorn, or just buckthorn, is a species of small tree in the flowering plant family Rhamnaceae. It is native to …

May 2, 2025 · Common buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) is an invasive shrub or small tree that has become a major threat to North American ecosystems. Native to Europe and western …

Common buckthorn is a tall, understory shrub brought to North America in the early 1800s as an ornamental shrub, primarily to serve as a hedgerow. But this woody plant escaped from yards …

Common, or European, buckthorn, and glossy buckthorn are the two non-native, invasive buckthorn species found in Minnesota. These buckthorn species were first brought here from …

Common and Glossy Buckthorn can be tall shrubs or small trees which may reach 6 to 25 feet and have trunks 10 inches in diameter. Buckthorns usually have a few to several stems or …

Sep 22, 2023 · Buckthorns are a group of popular shrubs and small trees known for their vibrant foliage, thorny branches, yellow-green or whitish-green flowers, and black berry-like drupes. …

Common buckthorn has a broad environmental tolerance. It leafs out very early and retains its leaves late into the growing season, giving them a longer growing season than native plants. …

Apr 5, 2023 · Buckthorn is an adaptable shrub, but it grows best in full sun or partial shade. Buckthorn prefers moist, well-drained soil, but it tolerates a variety of soil types and …

Buckthorn, any of about 100 species of shrubs or trees belonging to the genus Rhamnus, family Rhamnaceae, native to temperate areas in the Northern Hemisphere. The cascara buckthorn …

Sep 6, 2022 · Buckthorns are deciduous bushes or small trees in the buckthorn family (Rhamnaceae), and several species are native to North America while others originated in …