Black hawthorn buckthorn
Rhamnus lycioides
- Layer 3 · Shrubs
- Pest repellent
Status by region
No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.
Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).
Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.
About
Native to the western Mediterranean, this species is a thorny shrub adapted to very dry, calcareous soils. The plant is toxic and must not be consumed in any form. Due to its thorns, it is excellent for defensive hedges and microclimate regulation in the shrub layer.
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Needs
- Water: Low
- Light: Full sun
- Size: Thorny shrub up to 2 m
- Mature diameter: 1.5 m
- Soils: Limestone, Sandy
- Climates: Hot, dry Mediterranean, Inland / Continental
Calendar
- January — Planting
- February — Planting
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- October — Planting
- November — Planting
- December — Planting
- Harvest
- Planting
Medicinal use: Toxic: the bark and fruits contain irritating purgative compounds and are not edible.
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