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Dahurian Buckthorn

Rhamnus davurica, Rhamnaceae

Zones
3–7
Layer
Understory
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

WindbreakProducerNitrogen Fixer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Korshinsky's Pea-shrubCaragana korshinskii
Nitrogen FixationWind Protection
Liebmann's BluestemAndropogon liebmannii
Beneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Alder BuckthornRhamnus frangula

Closely related Rhamnus species compete for similar resources and ecological niches

Uses

Functions

Cold Hardy WindbreakWildlife FoodErosion Control

Edible Parts

Fruit

Medicinal Uses

LaxativeDigestive

Common Questions

What zones does Dahurian Buckthorn grow in?

Dahurian Buckthorn grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 7.

Is Dahurian Buckthorn a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Dahurian Buckthorn is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Dahurian Buckthorn?

Good companions for Dahurian Buckthorn include Korshinsky's Pea-shrub, Liebmann's Bluestem.

Design guilds with Dahurian Buckthorn and see companion relationships visually.

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