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Carolina buckthorn

Frangula caroliniana

Carolina buckthorn
Photo: (c) Daniel Patterson, some rights reserved (CC BY) ยท iNaturalist

๐Ÿฆ‹ Wildlife value: supports pollinators and wildlife.

About Carolina buckthorn

Carolina buckthorn is a real treasure for your garden. Birds absolutely love it because the dark berries that ripen in summer and fall provide important food when they need it most. The shrub also grows into a handsome small tree with lovely foliage, giving your yard that natural, woodland feel. It's the kind of plant that does good work quietly while looking attractive doing it.

This native shrub is refreshingly easy to grow. It's a tougher perennial that adapts well to various conditions. Plant it where you can enjoy watching the birds visit, and then simply let it do its thing. You'll find gardening with Carolina buckthorn is one of those satisfying experiences where nature does most of the work for you.

Native to 35 states