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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Rha is a deciduous Climber growing to 4 m (13ft 1in).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen in November. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs).
Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
Rhamnus lineatus.
Habitats
Edible Uses
Fruit. - raw or cooked[177, 272]. Only eat the fruit when it is black ripe[105]. The fruit is not very freely produced in Britain[1]. The fruit is about 8mm in diameter[200].
References More on Edible Uses
Medicinal Uses
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The plant has been used as a febrifuge[240]. The roots and leaves have been used as a medicine to relieve coughs and reduce sputum, to treat injuries, trauma and snakebite[266]
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Other Uses
References More on Other Uses
Cultivation details
Requires a good moist well-drained loam, succeeding in full sun if the soil does not dry out otherwise it is best in light shade[11, 200]. This species is not hardy in the colder areas of the country, it tolerates temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c[200]. Suitable for growing along fences, against walls with wire supports or for growing through other shrubs[200]. Plants climb by means of twining around supports[182]. Closely related to B. edgeworthii[182].
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Propagation
Seed - sow spring or autumn in a cold frame[200]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame[200]. Cuttings of mature wood of the current season's growth, November to January in a frame. Root cuttings in winter[200]. Layering of young stems in winter[200].
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
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Found In
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Weed Potential
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Conservation Status
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| | LM | N | DM | 2 | 4 | 1 |
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| F | LM | SN | DM | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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| M | LM | SN | DM | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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| F | LM | SN | DM | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Ceanothus divergens | Cropleaf Ceanothus, Calistoga ceanothus | Shrub | 1.5 |
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| | LM | SN | DM | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ceanothus fendleri | Fendler's Ceanothus | Shrub | 2.0 |
4-8
| F | LM | SN | DM | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Ceanothus impressus | Santa Barbara Ceanothus | Shrub | 1.5 |
7-9
| M | LM | SN | DM | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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| | LM | SN | DM | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Ceanothus maritimus | Maritime Ceanothus | Shrub | 1.0 |
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| | LM | SN | DM | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Ceanothus ovatus | Smaller Red-Root | Shrub | 1.0 |
4-8
| | LM | SN | DM | 2 | 1 | 2 |
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| | LM | SN | DM | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Ceanothus purpureus | Hollyleaf Ceanothus | Shrub | 2.0 |
7-10
| | LM | SN | DM | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ceanothus sanguineus | Oregon Tea Tree, Redstem ceanothus | Shrub | 2.0 |
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| | LM | SN | DM | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Ceanothus species | | Shrub | 2.0 |
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| | LMH | SN | DM | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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| M | LM | SN | DM | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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| | LM | SN | DM | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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| | LMH | N | DM | 2 | 0 | |
| Colletia armata | | Shrub | 3.5 |
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| S | LM | SN | DM | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Colletia ferox | | Shrub | 0.0 |
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| | LM | N | M | 0 | 1 | |
| Colletia paradoxa | | Shrub | 3.0 |
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| S | LM | N | M | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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| M | LMH | N | DM | 2 | 4 | 2 |
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| | LM | SN | M | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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| M | LMH | N | M | 0 | 0 | 4 |
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| M | LMH | N | M | 2 | 2 | 4 |
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| M | LMH | N | DMWe | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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