Mediterranean buckthorn

Rhamnus alaternus

Also known as Christ's thorn, Jerusalem buckthorn, Garland thorn, Rhamnus collina

Native Plants · Trees & Shrubs · Evergreen Shrub · Mediterranean · Hedge · Drought Tolerant · Coastal · Wildlife Plant · Screening · Low Maintenance · Native Shrub · Berry

Mediterranean buckthorn is a hardy evergreen shrub or small tree well suited to dry, sunny gardens, requiring minimal care once established in well-drained soil. It tolerates coastal conditions, poor soils, and drought, making it an excellent low-maintenance hedge or screening plant. Prune lightly in late winter to maintain shape, and note that its berries, while attractive to birds, are considered toxic to humans.