Common buckthorn takes over woodlands ... The best control measure depends on how big the buckthorns are and what plants might be affected by the removal. Smaller plants can be dug or pulled ...

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 ...

Since buckthorn is highly aggressive ... Katie suggests planting the common hackberry, Celtis occidentalis, instead. 'This medium-sized tree has a natural growing habit and interesting bark ...

Common buckthorn, the most widely-found variety ... the spring or fall because it tends to leaf out earlier than other plants ...

decided to focus its attention on common buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica), which is an invasive shrub species in North America. It out-competes native plants and degrades soils and forests ...