Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rhamnaceae

Genus:

Rhamnus

Species:

Rhamnus davurica

USDA Symbol:

RHDA

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Tree

Height:

1000 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun

Bloom Colors:

yellow, green

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Fall Color:

yellow

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

fertile, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage preferred

Moisture:

moist to moderately dry

Notes:

thrives in forested and riparian areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Cold stratification improves germination rates. Seeds may show variable germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI