Rhamnus libanotica
Rhamnus libanotica
- Native to:
- Lebanon-Syria, Türkiye
עוזי פז,Elie plus,John Nugent Fitch,Sargent, Charles Sprague, 1841-1927,Wood-Howell Nurseries,Mecklenburg Nurseries,Boissier, Edmond, 1810-1885 Buser, Robert, 1857-,Howell Nurseries,Jones Ornamental Nursery,Mulford, Furman Lloyd, 1869- United States. Department of Agriculture,W.B. Clarke & Co. (San Jose, Calif.),Hovey & Co Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rhamnaceae
- Genus:
- Rhamnus
- Species:
- Rhamnus libanotica
- USDA Symbol:
- RHLI3
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 400 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- green, yellow
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Fall Color:
- yellow
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, rocky, calcareous soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to rocky slopes and limestone areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds may have variable dormancy; cold stratification improves germination rates.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI