Rhamnus frangula 'Asplenifolia' Architectural The display of golden fruit

The display of golden fruit is further enhanced when the dark foliage turns yellow in autumn

closely resembling that of the unrelated cork oak

but at a daintier size and with rounded tips

Protect from drying winds

'Elsrijk' will grow on most types of fertile soils but seems particularly at home on chalk

Rhamnus frangula 'Asplenifolia' Architectural The display of golden fruitNoted for its unusual fern like leaves, very narrow with an attractive wavy margin, this spreading shrub provides high value for wildlife as well as ornamental interest. The small white flowers aren't very showy but attract bees and are followed by drupes of green berries changing to red, then finally black in September. Good in all moist soils. H7