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Alder buckthorns (Frangula)
The alder buckthorns are a group of shrubs that are sometimes used for wildlife habitat, wildlife food sources (leaves and berries), erosion control, woodworking, and as ornamental plants. The species F. alnus is best known for its use in manufacturing gun powder due to its very even burn rate.
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About Alder buckthorns
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Attributes of Alder buckthorns
Leaf type
Deciduous
Scientific Classification of Alder buckthorns
Distribution of Alder buckthorns
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Distribution Map of Alder buckthorns
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Alder buckthorns
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Alder buckthorns is a group of deciduous or evergreen shrubs, noted for their hardiness and modest care requirements. Basic care needs include well-drained soil, full sunlight to partial shade, consistent watering, and average temperatures. Common challenges faced include pests like aphids, diseases like leaf spots and root rot, and sensitivity to overly wet conditions. Seasonally, alder buckthorns may need moderate pruning in late winter or early spring while summer can necessitate supplemental watering during dry periods, and fallen leaves should be cleared in autumn to avoid disease build-up.
How to Water Alder buckthorns?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Alder buckthorns?
How to Propagate Alder buckthorns?
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Alder buckthorn
Alder buckthorn (Frangula alnus) is a deciduous shrub native to Europe, Africa, and Asia. Alder buckthorn grows in wet soils in open woodlands and bogs. Commercially, it has been used in the manufacture of gunpowder. Alder buckthorn is considered an invasive species in the United States.
Carolina buckthorn
The carolina buckthorn is a small deciduous tree that was first discovered in South Carolina, giving it its common and Latin names, Frangula caroliniana. It does not have thorns at all, but it does grow small flowers and red berries. The ripe berries may be toxic to humans but attract songbirds, while deer are known to feed off the bark.
California coffeeberry
Frangula californica is a shrub 91 to 366 cm tall and used mostly today as an ornamental. Native Americans had multiple uses for the california coffeeberry, including using it to make a coffee-like drink and eating both the plant itself and the berries. Although the plant looks like a coffee bean plant, the fruit does not. The fruit can, however, be used to make tasty jams and jellies.
Cascara buckthorn
Cascara buckthorn (Frangula purshiana subsp. purshiana) is native to the forested areas of the western North American mountains. It usually appears as a dense shrub that can provide warmth and cover to animals. Its leaves are a source of winter food for wild elk and mule deer, and several types of birds eat the fruits. Multiple colors of dye can be made from the bark and berries.
Frangula crenata
Frangula crenata is a deciduous shrub known for its wavy, serrated leaves and branching pattern that provides dense foliage. This plant often thrives in woodland edges and is resilient, adapting to various light conditions. Its small, inconspicuous flowers are pivotal for local pollinators, and the dark berries, while not human-friendly, nourish birds and wildlife.
Butcher's frick tree
Butcher's frick tree is an intriguing plant with diverse features. Its deep purple berries are visually appealing.Additionally, this plant is a favorite among birds, thanks to its attractive flowers that bloom in the spring. With its unique blend of beauty, and wildlife appeal, butcher's frick tree is a remarkable addition to any garden.
Alder buckthorn 'Fine Line'
Alder buckthorn 'Fine Line' is an attractive hybrid named for its fine, slender leaves. The parent shrub’s leaves are a more traditional pointed leaf shape. Alder buckthorn 'Fine Line' is smaller than the parent too, topping out at around 2.5 m, making it an ideal size for containers and smaller gardens. It grows densely from ground level, making it an excellent screening shrub.
Cascara serpentine buckthorn
Cascara serpentine buckthorn is native to the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains. It’s known for its greenish flowers that appear in clusters that form a cup shape. It also has black seeded berries thare rather tasteless. The bark is aromatic and is often collected during the summer.
All Species of Alder buckthorns
Alder buckthorn
Alder buckthorn
Alder buckthorn (Frangula alnus) is a deciduous shrub native to Europe, Africa, and Asia. Alder buckthorn grows in wet soils in open woodlands and bogs. Commercially, it has been used in the manufacture of gunpowder. Alder buckthorn is considered an invasive species in the United States.
Carolina buckthorn
Carolina buckthorn
The carolina buckthorn is a small deciduous tree that was first discovered in South Carolina, giving it its common and Latin names, Frangula caroliniana. It does not have thorns at all, but it does grow small flowers and red berries. The ripe berries may be toxic to humans but attract songbirds, while deer are known to feed off the bark.
California coffeeberry
California coffeeberry
Frangula californica is a shrub 91 to 366 cm tall and used mostly today as an ornamental. Native Americans had multiple uses for the california coffeeberry, including using it to make a coffee-like drink and eating both the plant itself and the berries. Although the plant looks like a coffee bean plant, the fruit does not. The fruit can, however, be used to make tasty jams and jellies.
Cascara buckthorn
Cascara buckthorn
Cascara buckthorn (Frangula purshiana subsp. purshiana) is native to the forested areas of the western North American mountains. It usually appears as a dense shrub that can provide warmth and cover to animals. Its leaves are a source of winter food for wild elk and mule deer, and several types of birds eat the fruits. Multiple colors of dye can be made from the bark and berries.
Frangula crenata
Frangula crenata
Frangula crenata is a deciduous shrub known for its wavy, serrated leaves and branching pattern that provides dense foliage. This plant often thrives in woodland edges and is resilient, adapting to various light conditions. Its small, inconspicuous flowers are pivotal for local pollinators, and the dark berries, while not human-friendly, nourish birds and wildlife.
Butcher's frick tree
Butcher's frick tree
Butcher's frick tree is an intriguing plant with diverse features. Its deep purple berries are visually appealing.Additionally, this plant is a favorite among birds, thanks to its attractive flowers that bloom in the spring. With its unique blend of beauty, and wildlife appeal, butcher's frick tree is a remarkable addition to any garden.
Alder buckthorn 'Fine Line'
Alder buckthorn 'Fine Line'
Alder buckthorn 'Fine Line' is an attractive hybrid named for its fine, slender leaves. The parent shrub’s leaves are a more traditional pointed leaf shape. Alder buckthorn 'Fine Line' is smaller than the parent too, topping out at around 2.5 m, making it an ideal size for containers and smaller gardens. It grows densely from ground level, making it an excellent screening shrub.
Cascara serpentine buckthorn
Cascara serpentine buckthorn
Cascara serpentine buckthorn is native to the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains. It’s known for its greenish flowers that appear in clusters that form a cup shape. It also has black seeded berries thare rather tasteless. The bark is aromatic and is often collected during the summer.
Yosemite buckthorn
Yosemite buckthorn
Yosemite buckthorn is a deciduous shrub that features smooth, reddish bark and lanceolate leaves with serrated margins. Its growth thrives in well-lit woodland edges and clearings, often indicating a habitat's maturity. This plant is distinguished by its small, star-shaped, pink to red flowers, followed by red to black berries, attracting various pollinators and bird species.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
Distribution
How To Care
All Species
More Genus
Alder buckthorns
Frangula
The alder buckthorns are a group of shrubs that are sometimes used for wildlife habitat, wildlife food sources (leaves and berries), erosion control, woodworking, and as ornamental plants. The species F. alnus is best known for its use in manufacturing gun powder due to its very even burn rate.
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About Alder buckthorns
Feedback
Attributes of Alder buckthorns
Leaf type
Deciduous
Scientific Classification of Alder buckthorns
Distribution of Alder buckthorns
Feedback
Distribution Map of Alder buckthorns
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Alder buckthorns
Feedback
Alder buckthorns is a group of deciduous or evergreen shrubs, noted for their hardiness and modest care requirements. Basic care needs include well-drained soil, full sunlight to partial shade, consistent watering, and average temperatures. Common challenges faced include pests like aphids, diseases like leaf spots and root rot, and sensitivity to overly wet conditions. Seasonally, alder buckthorns may need moderate pruning in late winter or early spring while summer can necessitate supplemental watering during dry periods, and fallen leaves should be cleared in autumn to avoid disease build-up.
How to Water Alder buckthorns?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Alder buckthorns?
How to Propagate Alder buckthorns?
How to Plant Alder buckthorns?
Exploring the Alder buckthorns Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Alder buckthorn
Alder buckthorn (Frangula alnus) is a deciduous shrub native to Europe, Africa, and Asia. Alder buckthorn grows in wet soils in open woodlands and bogs. Commercially, it has been used in the manufacture of gunpowder. Alder buckthorn is considered an invasive species in the United States.
Carolina buckthorn
The carolina buckthorn is a small deciduous tree that was first discovered in South Carolina, giving it its common and Latin names, Frangula caroliniana. It does not have thorns at all, but it does grow small flowers and red berries. The ripe berries may be toxic to humans but attract songbirds, while deer are known to feed off the bark.
California coffeeberry
Frangula californica is a shrub 91 to 366 cm tall and used mostly today as an ornamental. Native Americans had multiple uses for the california coffeeberry, including using it to make a coffee-like drink and eating both the plant itself and the berries. Although the plant looks like a coffee bean plant, the fruit does not. The fruit can, however, be used to make tasty jams and jellies.
Cascara buckthorn
Cascara buckthorn (Frangula purshiana subsp. purshiana) is native to the forested areas of the western North American mountains. It usually appears as a dense shrub that can provide warmth and cover to animals. Its leaves are a source of winter food for wild elk and mule deer, and several types of birds eat the fruits. Multiple colors of dye can be made from the bark and berries.
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All Species of Alder buckthorns
More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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