Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rhamnaceae

Genus:

Frangula

Species:

Frangula × blumeri

USDA Symbol:

FRBL

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Tree

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist