Hardiness
Zone 3
Discover the plant
Upright buckthorn 'Straight Line'
FamilyRhamnaceae
Rhamnus frangula 'Straight Line' is a modern selection with a narrow, upright habit, perfect for narrow hedges, screens, or formal plantings. Its glossy, dark green foliage remains dense throughout the season and exhibits good disease resistance. It is suited to urban conditions, tolerates pruning well, and thrives in a wide variety of soils. Very hardy, it combines functional efficiency, a clean silhouette, and minimal maintenance in contemporary landscape designs.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer 14-7-14 or 4-2-8. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke at planting.
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorNon-ornamental
Foliage colorGreen
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingBlack fruits, not very decorative.
Maximum height4 to 5 m (13 to 16 feet)
Maximum width2 m (6.5 ft)
Growth rateaverage
Hardiness zoneZone 3
Minimum temperature'-34°C
For every seedling