Frangula alnus 30 PCS fresh seeds, Alder buckthorn, Glossy buckthorn, Breaking buckthorn, Fruit tree seeds, Deciduous shrub, Organic seeds

🌱 Frangula alnus — Alder buckthorn, Glossy buckthorn, Breaking buckthorn

Our Frangula alnus seeds are a type of deciduous shrub, part of the Rhamnaceae family. Key selling points include its ornamental value, shade tolerance, and ability to thrive in a variety of soil types.

🌿 Botanical Description

Frangula alnus is a tree-like shrub that can reach a height of 7 m. The trunk and branches are dark brown and smooth, without thorns. The leaves are elliptical in shape, 4-10 cm in length, with six to eight pairs of parallel lateral veins. The flowers are bisexual, nondescript, and collected in bundles in the axils of the leaves. The fruit is a spherical drupe with a diameter of 8-10 mm, turning blue-black when ripe.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep in the spring or autumn, stratification is not required.
• Germination temperature: 15-20°C, germination time: 1-3 months.
• Soil type: fertile soils, but also tolerates poor soils, pH: 5.5-7.5, drainage: well-draining.
• Watering and fertilization: regular watering, fertilize in the spring.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 (-40°C to -34°C), frost tolerance: moderate.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Frangula alnus is native to Europe and Asia, growing in a variety of habitats, including forests, woodlands, and along rivers. It prefers fertile soils but can tolerate poor soils and increased soil moisture.

✨ Interesting Facts

Frangula alnus is bred as an ornamental shrub and is a good honey plant, providing nectar and pollen for bees. The fruits are inedible but popularly called 'wolf berries', which are eagerly eaten by birds. It is also known for its shade tolerance and ability to thrive in a variety of soil types.