Frangula caroliniana (Carolina Buckthorn)
$ 29.98
Carolina Buckthorn is a small deciduous tree or larger shrub. Although it has a ‘thorn’ in its name, it has no spines. It is a lovely understory plant with an airy, layered look.
Carolina Buckthorn does best in part shade, with 3-4 hours of sun, although it is adaptable. The sunnier the exposure, the more water it will need to thrive and the denser and bushier its growth.
Carolina Buckthorn produces bright red fruit that turns black by the fall and is eaten by birds. It has nice yellow to orange fall color. This adaptable plant is not fussy about soil as long as it has good drainage.
AT A GLANCE
| Texas native | Yes |
| Water use | Low to medium |
| Sun exposure | Part sun to shade |
| Mature height | 8-15 ft |
| Mature spread | 8-15 ft |
| Attracts | Birds, butterflies |
| Host plant | American Snout butterfly |
| Notes | Berries in late summer and fall. Needs good drainage. |
DISTRIBUTION MAPS
 Present in state |
 Present in county and native |
 Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state |
 Not present in state |
 Present and rare, native in county |
 Previously present, now extinct |
 Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color) |
Comment: Dormant