Rhamnus caroliniana

Indian Cherry; Carolina Buckthorn

A small tree or shrub with dark-green, lustrous leaves that bears beautiful, sweet, round fruit that ripens red to black from August through October. In the fall, the foliage is yellow to orange yellow and will sometime last into the winter. This underutiized species is fabulous in any landscape.

Height 15-25 Feet

Spread 10-15 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9

Good Companions Serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea), Wild Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens), Witchhazel (Hamamelis virginiana), Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius)

Characteristics & Attributes

Nature Attracting • Songbird	Season of Interest • Late (July-frost) • Mid (May-June)	Soil Moisture • Moderate
Sun Exposure • Medium Sun/Average Shade • Shade	Wildlife Benefit • Food/Birds