Fine Line® Rhamnus
Shrub
- Landscaping shrub with unique texture.
- Ideal for containers, hedges, or specimens.
- Durable and easy to grow.
- Zones 2-7, sun/part sun, 7' tall x 2' wide at maturity.
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UNABLE TO SHIP TO: CANADA, CT, IL, MA, ME, MN, NH, VT, NY, MT
Description
Details
Patent #: USPP 14,791
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: Green
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Year-round
Features: Space savers, rare & unusual, proven winners, privacy screen, drought tolerant, deer resistant, container plants, cold tolerant
Uses: Accent, background, container gardening, foundation planting, hedge, ornamental, privacy, small spaces, specimen
How to Grow
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:
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:
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.
I ordered two of these in the fall of 2022 and planted them in pots. In spring 2023 I realized that the maximum zone is 7, which I am in. But not your average zone 7, this is Oklahoma, which has super hot summers. I figured these poor things will be cooked by the end of summer. Well, we had nearly three weeks worth of triple digits this summer, up to 105 even, and these things didn't bat an eye. They quadrupled in size and didn't even have a single heat stressed leaf. These pictures were taken the 24th of September, 2023. I highly recommend these guys. They even have nice white speckled bark to boot.
The 2 Fine Line Rhamnus I purchased arrived along with some other plants that were very much in distress. I thought the Rhamnus would be alright, but unfortunately shortly after they arrived the leaves started withering and falling off. I kept them indoors due to the extremely high temperatures outdoors, in hopes of saving the plants. Unfortunately, all of the leaves have wilted, and the plant has turned completely brown. I checked the growing information to make sure i was tending to them properly, to no avail. Perhaps they were overwatered before shipping to prepare them for the weather conditions during their trip but had dried out completely by the time they arrived at my house. I am sure they were in shock and just couldn't recover. Most of the plants in my order were dying when rec'd and eventually did die. I was refunded a mere $44.00 of the over $270 dollars I spent on the plants. Really disappointed.
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We found this company and were very happy with the Fine Line. It arrived wrapped safely, quickly, and instructions were included. This plant was not tall, but it was full. and was cut down to transport. The little pot was full of roots. After losing one of nine, we needed to replace it. They grow fast. After one year, they have grown at least 1 foot or more.
Great company
. . . HATE that big fat metal ring adhering the plastic wrap to the plastic pot. (There has got to be another way!!!!) If you guys weren't so good and your plants weren't so beautiful and reliable, I would not put up with that big fat metal ring . . .
They are alcove and tiny. It will be a long while before I can see it mature. Ask me again in 2 years.
Great!
Is it an evergreen
Fine Line® Rhamnus is not evergreen.
What is the rate of growth ( inches per yr)
The mature size of the Fine Line® Rhamnus is listed as 7 feet tall by 2 feet wide. The time it takes to reach to maturity can vary widely based on factors such as growing conditions, climate, and care provided.
Is this a non-invasive species?
Hello! This cultivar produces very few fruit, and among those, only 2% are viable. Fine Line Rhamnus is an environmentally friendly replacement for weedy, older varieties.
Does this Fine Line® Rhamnus' leaves the one that turns gold in the fall?
Hi there! Fine Line® Rhamnus foliage does not change color in the fall.
Do rabbits like to eat these Fine Line Rhamnus? I’m planting them along a fenceline and I don’t want to wake up one day and have them gone due to rabbits (it happened with another plant I have). It’s a lot of work and expense to build netting around 48’ of small plants like this. Just need to know what I’m getting into! Thank you.
While Fine Line® Rhamnus is deer resistant, you may want to build that netting to protect it while it gets established in your landscape.