Frangula alnus f. columnaris - Shrub - Columnar Buckthorn, Tallhedge Page

Introducing Frangula alnus f. columnaris, also known as Columnar Buckthorn or Tallhedge. This versatile plant can be grown as an informal hedge or trimmed to a neat column shape. The 'Tallhedge' cultivar is particularly suited to hedging. This deciduous shrub or small tree can reach up to 6m in height and 4.5m in width. Its ovate leaves, arranged oppositely or whorled, can be used to create yellow dye, while unripe fruit yields green dye and ripe berries a blue or grey hue. The wood of this plant is useful in making wooden nails, shoe lasts, and veneer, as well as high-quality artist charcoal. In addition, the plant produces small black berries that are dispersed by birds and mice, creating a dense local population. Highly adaptable and pollution-tolerant, this plant is also a popular choice for wildlife habitat and forestry plantings. Discover the practical and aesthetic uses of Columnar Buckthorn today.