Fine Line Improved Rhamnus with a thick dense column in front of a house.
Fine Line Improved Rhamnus with lush green foliage in a landscape in front of a house.
The thick dense columnar habit of Fine Line Improved Rhamnus in a landscape.
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Fine Line Improved Rhamnus with a thick dense column in front of a house.
Fine Line Improved Rhamnus with lush green foliage in a landscape in front of a house.
The thick dense columnar habit of Fine Line Improved Rhamnus in a landscape.
Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs logo
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Fine Line® Improved Rhamnus

Shrub

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  • We no longer offer this product. Create a similar look with Fine Line Rhamnus!
  • Ideal for space-saving hedges and specimen plantings.
  • Unique foliage creates an intriguing texture.
  • Durable and easy to grow.
  • Zones 2-7, sun/part sun, 7' tall x 2' wide at maturity.
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Size: One Quart
$33.00
Sale: $33.00 Each
Total: $33.00
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Hand-Picked at Our Greenhouse
Shipped to Your Door
Arrives as a Young Plant
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Hand-Picked at Our Greenhouse
Shipped to Your Door
Arrives as a Young Plant
60 Day Risk-Free Guarantee
Hand-Picked at Our Greenhouse
Shipped to Your Door
Arrives as a Young Plant
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Description

Fine Line® Improved Rhamnus is the improved version of the classic space-saving evergreen Rhamnus. It grows in a thick, dense column, all the way to the ground. Lush foliage means no bare spots, which makes it perfect for dramatic specimens and hedges! It even looks exotic with narrow green leaves that create a unique textural element. Plus, it's durable, easy to grow, and low maintenance. Add it to your entryway in a container for a sophisticated display!

Details

Botanical name: Rhamnus frangula 'SMNRFBT'
Patent #: PP 32,503
Common name: Buckthorn
Zone: 2 - 7
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 5-7' x 2'
Flower color: Yellow
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Year-round
Uses: Accent, Background, Container gardening, Foundation planting, Hedge, Ornamental, Privacy, Small spaces, Specimen

How to Grow

Soil: Average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Adapts to a variety of soils.
Light: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hours sun)
Water: Medium - Prefers consistent moisture.
Spacing: min. 2 ft
Fertilizing: Nothing special needed. Apply a general-purpose granular fertilizer in spring if desired.
Winterizing: No special care is needed. If pruning is needed, do so in late winter when winter extremes are over.
Maintenance & pruning: Little pruning should be needed other than removal of damaged and dead branches.

Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:

bush distance

Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:

bush distance zigzag

Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.

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M.J. (Michigan)
Very very very pleased

I ordered four fine-line buckthorns (rhamnus). They arrived promptly and carefully packed and, therefore, in great condition. I was pleasantly surprised at their size -- about 12 inches tall -- for the price. After acclimating them for a few days, I planted them along a fence line and they are thriving beautifully (after six weeks). I have high hopes for their flourishing come spring.

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T.K. (North Dakota)
Unique but

Arrived in good shape, planted according to directions, looked good for the first week and then it started to wilt/dry out and died.

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R. (Texas)
Follow-up to initial review...much improved!

Following up from a previous review - customer service was very kind and Great Garden provided a new set of plants. They arrived in great condition and thus far all have survived for the past couple months (including the remaining originals from earlier in the spring). Keeping my fingers crossed, but also very appreciative of the customer service!

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T.R. (Oklahoma)
Have not grown at all

This looks the very same as it did when I received it. In fact I’ve ordered 3 things from here. 2 have not done anything and the other $30 dwarf lilac bush died as soon as I planted it. Do not recommend buying plants online.

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M.K. (Michigan)
Not growing at all

This plant has put on no new growth and is still the same size as when it arrived.

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G.S. (Ohio)
Fine line

Came well packaged and healthy. Using against garage by walkway. Was looking for some vertical plants with some texture interest. Very tiny right now, we will see how they do in the next several years!

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R. (Texas)
Started well and then....

I purchased 6 plants to space evenly in a new plant bed with fresh soil. The plants looked fine after delivery and lasted great about a month. A few weeks ago, one of the six started minor leaf wilt / shedding. It quickly escalated and now it is nearly a complete goner. Another two are already on the same track so I've dug them out completely and need to start the project over.. Unfortunately I can't recommend, especially if you want to use these in any type of a patterned arrangement.

We're sorry to hear you're having issues with your plants. We want all of our customers to be satisfied with the plants they receive. Feel free to reach out to [email protected] with pictures, so we can look into what went wrong with your plants.

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L.B.

Is this an evergreen?

Great Garden Plants

Hi there! Fine Line® Improved Rhamnus is not an evergreen.

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L.

Will these be in stock anytime soon?

Great Garden Plants

If something we offer is out of stock, you can use the "notify me when available" button to get an alert when it is available for purchase again.

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C.J.

How tall are these in a quart container?

Great Garden Plants

Hi Chuck! It's hard to give exact sizes of our plants, as their size changes over the season as they grow and are trimmed in the greenhouse. Check out our plant size page for more info: https://www.greatgardenplants.com/pages/sizes