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Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Wet
Wet Mesic
Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Plant Height: 5 - 7 feet
Plant Spread: 3 - 5 feet
Leaves: Deciduous
Fruit: Edible to birds
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Summer
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
Wildlife Attractant: Birds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Pollinators: Various insects
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Miscellaneous: Tolerates poor soil
Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPP 14,791
Goes Dormant
Parentage: Columnaris x Aspleniifolia
Child plants: one child plant

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Trade name information:
Trade Name: Fine Line®
Cultivar name: 'Ron Williams'
Common names
  • Alder Buckthorn
  • Fern Leaf Buckthorn
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Frangula alnus subsp. alnus
  • Synonym: Rhamnus frangula

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Location: My Garden, Utah
Date: 2015-05-12
Location: My Garden, Utah
Date: 2015-05-12
yet another 'insignificant' bloom so adored by the bees! #Pollina
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Date: 2014-10-21
Location: English Gardens, West Bloomfield, MI
Date: 2017-09-11
Location: Western Washington
Date: 2015-11-15
Location: West Valley City, UT
Date: 2013-07-23
Location: Zone 4 Wisconsin
Date: 7-8-11
Location: West Valley City, UT
Date: 2012-07-12

Date: 2014-10-21
Location: Millcreek, Utah, United States
Date: 2021-09-28
Location: English Gardens, West Bloomfield, MI
Date: 2017-09-11
Location: West Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2021-07-25
Location: West Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2021-07-25
Location: West Valley City, UT
Date: 2012-07-12
Interesting plant.
Location: West Valley City, UT
Date: 2012-07-12
Location: English Gardens, West Bloomfield, MI
Date: 2017-09-11

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners
  • Uploaded by Joy
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Comments:
  • Posted by goldfinch4 (Ripon, Wisconsin) on Oct 2, 2011 4:19 AM concerning plant:
    Considered invasive in some areas, however, mine has never produced a sucker and is very well behaved. Mine is quite a bit larger than its supposed to be - approx. 10 feet tall x 6 feet wide. It has beautiful foliage, small serrated leaves, very pretty. The flowers are insignificant, but they look similar to babies breath flowers. One of my favorite shrubs.
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chelle On October 1, 2014 Transplanted
Planted mid-way along garage/shed wall, north side - for morning and late afternoon sun only. (Probably a temporary position until roof construction is finished.)
aspenhill On April 25, 2019 Obtained plant
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