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Rhamnaceae
Alpine buckthorn
Rhamnus alpina
Also known as Alpine waythorn, Mountain buckthorn, Creeping buckthorn, Oreoherzogia alpina var. subrotunda
Zones 5–9Sun Partial SunWater ModerateCare Low
Native Plants · Trees & Shrubs · Deciduous Shrub · Rhamnaceae · Alpine · Mediterranean · Wildlife Garden · Drought Tolerant · Birds · Native Shrub · Hedgerow · Rhamnus
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In stock at 1 nurseryStock updated 9/6/2026
Alpine buckthorn is a hardy deciduous shrub native to Mediterranean mountain regions, thriving in well-drained soils with full sun to partial shade. It is drought-tolerant once established and requires minimal pruning or intervention. Its berries attract birds, making it an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly gardens.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 5 hours
- Watering
- Water deeply but infrequently, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings · Every 10-14 days
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 7.5–8
- Temperature
- 0°F to 90°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
- Propagation
- Seed, Cutting
Hardiness
USDA 5a-9b
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Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 2 ft – 5 ft
- Spread
- 3 ft
- Spacing
- 48 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Algeria, Corse, France, Italy, Morocco, Sardegna, Spain, Switzerland
- Attracts
- Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Sources: trefle, usda
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