About
Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' is a substantial evergreen shrub characterized by its dense, bushy form. The foliage consists of small, leathery, ovate leaves that display a greyish-green hue complemented by creamy-white edges. This variety produces subtle yellow flowers that are followed by small berries, which transition from red to black as they mature.
About the genus
Rhamnus consists of shrubs or trees that can be either deciduous or evergreen, often featuring thorns. The leaves are simple and may exhibit attractive colors in the fall. These plants produce small yellowish flowers, which give way to fruit that is usually black.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- 2.5-4 metres
- Time to full height
- 20-50 years
- Suggested uses
- Coastal
- Toxicity
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets (dogs): Harmful if eaten - for further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Care notes
- Cultivation
- An easy to grow, vigorous, evergreen shrub. Not reliably hardy and needs some shelter in the colder more exposed areas but is valuable for coastal planting
- Pruning
- Pruning group 1
- Propagation
- Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)