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Rhamnus frangula - Alder Buckthorn

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Rhamanus frangula – Alder Buckthorn is a native small tree / large dense shrub

The outer bark is dark brown and unlike the Purging Buckthorn, the branches and stems are smooth and thornless. Star shaped flowers in the Spring with red berries following which then mature / darken to almost black in the Autumn.

Native to the UK and grows best in damp, acidic soils and open woods.

Useful for woodland planting or hedging. The leaves of Alder Buckthorn are an important food source for tiger moth larvae and caterpillars of the Brimstone butterfly.

WE DELIVER NATIONWIDE, ALL YEAR ROUND

The delivery cost will be calculated at the checkout stage. This is based on the items in your shopping basket and your delivery location.

ONLINE DELIVERY COSTS

For most UK Mainland postcodes the charge is £12.50 for the first 100 cell grown plants ordered and then £6.25 for each 100 plants thereafter.

We do our best to keep costs as low as possible for our customers who live in the Highlands and Islands.

View our Packaging & Delivery page for more information on delivery timescales and our Click & Collect service.

WHY CELL GROWN?

Similar to a jumbo plug plant, cell grown plants are the professionals first choice.

EXCELLENT SURVIVAL RATES - our plants are supplied with complete and intact root systems.
RELIABLE - quality roots means successful first time establishment saving money in the long term.
EXTENDED PLANTING SEASON - our plants can be planted almost all year round.
FLEXIBILITY AND EFFICIENCY - their long shelf life means no huge rush to plant upon arrival.

These are just a few good reasons why cell grown plants can help to save you money when buying from Cheviot Trees.

You can find out more information here.

WHAT TYPE OF TREE SHELTER DO I NEED?

To protect and aid establishment of Rhamanus frangula - Alder Buckthorn then you may wish to consider Tubex Easywraps if you are planting for hedging purposes or Tubex Shrubshelters if you are planting with wider spacing for individual shrubs.

Find out more about the benefits of tree shelters and information on sizing on our Tree Shelter Guide page.

WEED CONTROL AND MULCHING

Don't forget that good weed control around newly planted trees and shrubs is vital to reduce moisture stress and competition. This will improve plant survival and enhance growth.

You may prefer to use our range of mulch mats and pegs, including our 100% biodegradable BioJute Mulch Mat, in order to avoid having to spray herbicide.

Give your plants the best start possible by using our professional Controlled Release Fertiliser granules when planting.

Need help or advice?

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You can send us an e-mail or give us a call on 01289 386755 between 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday.