Cascara buckthorn
Frangula purshiana
- Rhamnaceae
- Dicot
- Perennial
- Tree, Shrub
- ≈ 35 ft tall
About Cascara buckthorn
Cascara buckthorn is a wonderful native shrub or small tree that brings real benefits to your garden and the creatures who visit it. Birds love the dark berries this plant produces, and they'll feast on them in late summer and fall. The glossy green leaves are pleasant to look at year-round, and the plant has a naturally graceful form that needs little fussing. It's a quiet performer that quietly makes your yard more attractive and welcoming to wildlife.
This plant is pretty easygoing once established. It prefers partial shade and soil that doesn't completely dry out, though it's not fussy about soil type. Plant it in a spot where it has room to grow into its natural shape, and water it regularly during its first season. After that, you can largely let nature take over. It's a genuine gift to plant for the future.