Rhamnus

[Michael Gochfeld]

It's hard to imagine that Rhamnus catharticus is fussy. It is a highly invasive
species here in NJ including on no soil at all.
It fruits profusely and seedlings grow happily (at least they seem happy) in the
cracks in our patio, in flower pots, and even on the nearly bare red-shale
soil.  Birds eat the fruits, but I have never seen a Lep nectaring.

Mike Gochfeld

Nigel Venters wrote:

> I think that you'll find that Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathcarticus) is only found
> on Chalk soils...if you are on chalk ...no problem. It is a rare plant in
> Ireland.
> Nigel


 
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