Home / Guides / Plant Files / Rhamnaceae

Frangula Species, Cascara, Cascara Sagrada, Bearberry, Pursh's Buckthorn

Frangulapurshiana

Upload Image Print Article
Frangula purshiana by cranberry
View Gallery 1 photo
Upload Image Print Article
Genus
Frangula (FRANG-yoo-luh)
Info
Species
purshiana (pur-shee-AH-nuh)
Info
Synonym
Rhamnus purshiana
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Green
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Trees
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Bothell, Washington

Seattle, Washington

Stanwood, Washington

View this plant in a garden
4 members have or want this plant for trade

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

Post Comment
0
positive
0
neutral
0
negative
Sort By:
Post Comment
Sort By:
Popular Plants
SEE ALL
Iris
Peppers
Hydrangeas
Hostas
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Social Huntsman
(Delena cancerides)
BIRD FILES
Malleefowl
(Leipoa ocellata)
Quick Links
View All Families
View All Genera
View All Species
Freeze/Frost Dates
PlantFiles FAQ
Plants with no Photos
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Social Huntsman
(Delena cancerides)
BIRD FILES
Malleefowl
(Leipoa ocellata)