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 Fine Line®     Buckthorn

 

Fine Line is a remarkable new plant that's a cross between the columnar and cut-leaf form of Buckthorn. 

This new shrub is idea for those small narrow beds along the house. Use it for creating narrow attractive hedges or privacy walls around your patio or deck.

Unlike the species, this plant is not weedy or invasive. It rarely produces any seed at all!  

This plant has great architecture and texture. It turns a wonderful butter yellow in autumn.

Hardiness: USDA Zone 2

Bloom Time: Not significant

Bloom Color:  Not significant

Foliage:  Finely cut, fern-like green leaves

Fall Color: Attractive butter Yellow

Size: 5-7 feet tall, 2 feet wide

Exposure: Sun or shade

Soil: Very adaptable. Prefers well-drained soil.  

Pruning: Best if done in late fall to remove dead or broken branches. No pruning is really required.                   

Watering: Medium moisture. Can tolerant dry conditions once established.

Wildlife: Birds in the fall. 

Type: Deciduous

Fertilizing: Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees & shrubs. Follow the label for recommended rate of application.

Uses: Perennial or shrub borders, containers, screens, specimen or framing pathways or doors.  

Other: Black berries form in the fall. This fruit is NOT edible. Do not plant near livestock.

This cultivar has been been proven to be non-invasive. University studies have shown that this variety and 'Asplenifolia' have very low seed germination rates.  FINE LINE® is a responsible replacement for weedy, older varieties.

Breeder:  Ron Williams

A great new landscape plant, FINE LINE® combines the feathery foliage of ‘Aspenifolia’ with the narrow upright habit of ‘Columnaris.’

Use FINE LINE® for narrow hedgerows, as an accent plant, or even in a patio container.  It’s a great choice for the perennial garden, and the narrow habit is perfect for framing entrances.

This is an extremely useful, architectural plant for the home or commercial landscape.

What people are saying about Fine Line:

This is one tough plant. I don't protect or water it in my zone 3 area. My soil is on the dry side, and it's in the sun almost all day. It's very healthy, though a bit slow growing, but in my zone a lot of things are a challenge. This is an elegant looking plant, I will be purchasing more in the future. 5 Stars.

L. Zietlow, Wisconsin, Zone 3

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