Bare root Common Buckthorn plants are only available to buy and plant from November - March, but can be pre-ordered at any time outside of the bare root season.
Common Buckthorn leaves are dark-green and glossy, with a finely toothed edging, turning yellow before they fall in Autumn. Being a dioecious plant, both male and female flowers are found on separate plants. They will appear as small, yellow-green blooms with small petals.
Soon after pollination, Common Buckthorn's female flowers will then develop into dark, black berries. The seeds from these berries are willingly scattered by the birds.
As it is a bare root plant, we highly recommend planting it as soon as possible after delivery- the roots are tender and cannot be left to dry out.