Common buckthorn trees and shrubs are difficult to control once they get a foothold. Here's how to manage these landscape ...

"It’s destroying my backyard." Expert issues warning for anyone who comes across this seemingly harmless plant: 'Go ahead and ...

Jessica Alvarez, HighwoodCommon buckthorn grows as a shrub or small tree that can reach more than 20 feet […] Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 44°F. Friday, November 8th 2024 ...

Common buckthorn, a woody shrub/small tree in the Rhamnaceae family, is an understory invasive that produces large amounts of seeds and outcompetes many native species. Additionally, this species is ...

Common buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) is a tall understory shrub/tree that leafs out early and holds its leaves long into fall, effectively shading out other plants. The fruit has a laxative effect on ...

For now, Greatens and the team are collecting hundreds of samples of crown rust-infected buckthorn plants. Common buckthorn, the most prevalent in Minnesota, and glossy buckthorn are the two ...

"It's literally mushroom soup," he says. Stone, an undergraduate majoring in ecology and evolutionary biology, is living proof that you don't have to wait until you graduate to tackle the complex ...

Common buckthorn spreads rapidly and hinders the growth of other plants. Common buckthorn is one of Wisconsin's most prevalent invasive plant species.

Of all the non-native, invasive plants in the Northeast, buckthorns are among the most hated by forest stewards. There are two types of invasive buckthorn in our region: glossy buckthorn (Frangula ...