Smith's buckthorn
Rhamnus smithii
A Southwestern native shrub that has a lovely form, with sturdy, thornless branches and dark green foliage. This plant has been grown at the Upper Colorado Plant Environment Center at Meeker, Colorado, for nearly twenty years. Birds are attracted to the black fruit during the summer. Shrub. Xeriscape.
Tips from the pros: Easy care. Completely xeric once established.
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Height | 8-10 feet |
| Width | 8-10 feet |
| Flowering Season | Insignificant |
| Flower Color | Insignificant |
| Sun | Sun |
| Water Needs | Moderate to xeric |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | Zones 4-8 |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sandy |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Good for Pollination | Yes |
| Winter Interest | No |
| North American Native | Yes |
| Year Introduced | 2002 |
| Annual Commercial Maintenance | No maintenance, Can be pruned in spring to shape into a multi stem tree. |
| 5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance | Follow annual maintenance. This can be a long lived large shrub if growing conditions are correct. If it needs to be pruned, follow ISA pruning techniques. |
| Elevation Guide | Up to 7500 ft. |
