Alder buckthorn (Frangula alnus)
Alder buckthorn, also known as Butcher's frick tree
The Alder buckthorn (Frangula alnus) is a deciduous shrub indigenous to Europe, northwestern Africa, and western Asia. It typically thrives in moist soils found in open woodlands and boggy areas. Historically, it has been utilized in the production of gunpowder. In the United States, it is regarded as an invasive species.
Key Facts About Alder buckthorn
Attributes of Alder buckthorn
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Height
3 m to 7 m
Spread
2.5 m to 3.5 m
Leaf Color
Green Yellow Red
Flower Size
3 mm to 5 mm
Flower Color
Green Yellow
Scientific Classification of Alder buckthorn
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Rosales
Family
Buckthorn
Genus
Alder buckthorns
Species
Alder buckthorn
Toxicity
Ingestion of the bark, berries, or leaves