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Rhamnus alaternus 'Variegata' - Variegated Italian Buckthorn

Market price from $42.50 to $96.99

Rhamnus alaternus 'Variegata' is imbued with a refreshing elegance that sets it apart as the Variegated Italian Buckthorn. Thriving as an evergreen shrub, it unfurls a vibrant canopy of glossy, lance-shaped leaves painted in harmonious blends of cream and rich green hues. Reaching soaring heights of 3-5 meters, this plant personifies grandeur and cultivates a rounded, appealing structure in your garden. The alluring foliage is complemented in the spring by subtle, greenish-yellow flowers that beautifully transition into seasons of red berries, ultimately ripening to black, adding year-round interest. Gifted with resilience, it tolerates drought and flourishes under the kiss of full sun to partial shade. Its dynamic versatility makes it perfect for crafting intricate garden borders, forming resilient hedges, or standing proud as a standalone specimen. The Variegated Italian Buckthorn earns its rightful place in any landscape with its arresting aesthetic appeal and low-maintenance character.

  • Size: 3-5 meters tall and wide
  • Flowers: Small, greenish-yellow flowers
  • Foliage: Glossy, lance-shaped, variegated cream and green leaves
  • Water usage: Low to moderate (drought resistant)
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Seasonal interest: Red berries that ripen to black in other seasons
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