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Rhamnus saxatilis tinctorius - (Waldst.&Kit.)Nyman.

Common Name Dyer's Buckthorn
Family Rhamnaceae
USDA hardiness 5-9
Known Hazards There is the suggestion that this species could be mildly poisonous[19, 65].
Habitats Rocky places on calcareous soils in the Mediterranean[1, 50].
Range S.E. Europe to E. Asia.
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Other Uses    (1 of 5)
Weed Potential No
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Care (info)
Fully Hardy Moist Soil Semi-shade Full sun
Rhamnus saxatilis tinctorius Dyer


Rhamnus saxatilis tinctorius Dyer

 

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Summary


Physical Characteristics

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Rhamnus saxatilis tinctorius is a deciduous Shrub growing to 2 m (6ft 7in).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower in May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils.
It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

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Synonyms

R. tinctoria. Waldst.&Kit.

Plant Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;

Edible Uses

None known

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Medicinal Uses

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None known

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Other Uses

Dye

A green dye is obtained from the leaves.

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

Succeeds in any reasonably good soil. Calcicole, it does not succeed in acid soils. The species in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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Plant Propagation

Seed - best sown in the autumn in a cold frame. Stored seed will require 1 - 2 months cold stratification and should be sown as early in the year as possible in a cold frame or outdoor seedbed. Germination is usually good, at least 80% by late spring. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle, and grow them on in the greenhouse or cold frame for their first winter. Plant them out in late spring or early summer of the following year. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame. Cuttings of mature wood of the current year's growth, autumn in a frame. Layering in early spring.

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Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

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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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