Plants of the Frangula Genus at BCA



The following species and varieties are currently (or recently were) in the collections at Boone County Arboretum. This list is certainly not exhaustive -- additional taxa may be available in the trade, or may have been removed from our collection and thus removed from this list. To include taxa that are no longer present, go to this other list.

 

Frangula alnus

Alder Buckthorn, Glossy Buckthorn
A large, non-showy shrub or small deciduous tree with invasive tendencies as birds spread the purplish fruits.
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  • Frangula alnus 'Asplenifolia' // Glossy Buckthorn, Alder Buckthorn, Fernleaf Buckthorn, Tallhedge Buckthorn

 

Frangula caroliniana

Carolina Buckthorn
An alkaline soil-tolerant, large shrub or small deciduous tree w/ showy red to black summer/fall fruits.
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  • Frangula caroliniana // Carolina Buckthorn ("straight species")