Rhamnus frangula L. var. angustifolia Loudon

Scientific Name: Rhamnus frangula L. var. angustifolia Loudon


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Rhamnales / Rhamnaceae / Frangula Mill./ Rhamnus frangula L. var. angustifolia Loudon

<i>Rhamnus frangula</i> L. var. angustifolia Loudon
General Information
Usda SymbolRHFRA
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubTree,
Native LocationsRHFRA

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Rhamnus frangula L. var. angustifolia Loudon.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-38
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum90
Hedge ToleranceHigh
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum6.5
pH, Minimum5.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim2700
Planting Density per Acre, Minim1200
Precipitation, Maximum60
Precipitation, Minimum35
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)14
Salinity ToleranceMedium
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialYes
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterDense
Foliage TextureMedium
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)12.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee12
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormMultiple Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorRed


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Seed Spread RateNone
Seed per Pound27000
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedNo
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceLow
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodMid Spring
Propagated by CuttingsYes


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Browse AnimalMedium
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Rhamnus frangula</i> L. var. angustifolia Loudon

<i>Rhamnus frangula</i> L. var. angustifolia Loudon

<i>Rhamnus frangula</i> L. var. angustifolia Loudon

<i>Rhamnus frangula</i> L. var. angustifolia Loudon

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