Carolina Buckthorn

Rhamnus caroliniana

Description

This shrub to small tree has leaves 4 to 6 inches long, oval and are shiny bright green. The flowers are small and not showy, but the fruit turns orange in late summer to shiny black at maturity. The fruit is eaten by a variety of woodland birds and deer will browse the twigs. It will tolerate a wide range of soils and grows well in the shade.

Uses

This species can be commonly used for windbreaks. Wildlife benefit is food. Get more information about Carolina Buckthorn