Trees and shrubs

Upright buckthorn 'Straight Line'

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Hardiness Zone 3

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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.

Frangula alnus 'Straight Line'

Soil and care

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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

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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