Native Plants

Holly-Leaf Buckthorn

Rhamnus crocea
Location

May not be native

Use Location
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Attributes
Butterflies, Caterpillars, Fruit

Also known as Redberry Buckthorn, this evergreen shrub grows up to 2 feet tall and 6 feet wide. It produces small flowers in February and March, followed by bright red berries that appeal to numerous bird species. This plant is drought tolerant and can grow in full sun to partial shade, and in dry, well-drained soils.

May Attract

Holly-Leaf Buckthorn is thought to attract these families of birds
Family
Cardinals, Grosbeaks and Buntings
Family
Chickadees and Titmice
Family
Crows, Magpies, Jays
Family
Mockingbirds and Thrashers
Family
Nuthatches
Family
Blackbirds and Orioles
Family
New World Sparrows
Family
Thrushes
Family
Vireos
Family
Waxwings
Family
Wood Warblers
Family
Woodpeckers
Family
Wrens

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