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Italian buckthorn 'Argenteovariegata'

Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' (v)

★ RHS AGMLow MaintenanceDrought Resistant

Genus: Rhamnus
Family: Rhamnaceae

About this plant

'Argenteovariegata' is a large, bushy evergreen shrub, with small, leathery, ovate leaves greyish-green with creamy-white margins. Inconspicuous yellow flowers followed by small berries, red turning black

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

An easy to grow, vigorous, evergreen shrub. Not reliably hardy and needs some shelter in the colder more exposed areas but is valuable for coastal planting

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower Borders

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years