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Frangula purshiana

 
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Family: Rhamnaceae
Genus: Frangula (FRANG-yoo-luh) (Info)
Species: purshiana (pur-shee-AH-nuh) (Info)

Synonym:Rhamnus purshiana

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Category:
Shrubs
Trees

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)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:
Chartreuse (Yellow-Green)

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Burgundy

Other details:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Soil pH requirements:
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Propagation Methods:
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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral Sis On Oct 5, 2001, Sis wrote:

Cascara sagrada means"sacred bark". It yields an extract that is an active ingredient in several commercial laxatives,for both people and their pets.

Harvesting/Storing: In spring and fall,strip bark from wood. Dry well before storing.

Precautions: The bark must be aged for at least 1 year before use. Infusions made from fresh bark tend to cause intestinal cramping.

Other common names:Bearberry.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Seattle, Washington



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