Rhamnus carolinianus Indian cherry (Rhamnaceae) Deciduous tree

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Rhamnus carolinianus
Indian cherry
Deciduous tree
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The Rhamnus carolinianus plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Virginia to Florida, west to Texas and Nebraska. It is a member of the Rhamnaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Indian cherry. Some home gardeners know the variety as Frangula caroliniana.

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Latin Name:  Rhamnus carolinianus
Common Name:  Indian cherry
Family:  Rhamnaceae
Author:  Walter.

Known Hazards:  Although no specific mention of toxicity has been found for this species, there is the suggestion that some members of this genus could be mildly poisonous[65].

Mature Height:  12   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Rich woods, sheltered slopes, borders of streams and limestone ridges[43, 82]. Swamps and low ground[235].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in any reasonably good soil[11], whether moderately acid or alkaline[149]. Prefers a moist moderately fertile soil in sun or partial shade[200]. One report suggests that the plant might not be very hardy in Britain[11], whilst another says that it is in climatic zone 6 and thus tolerates temperatures down to about -15°c[200]. A slow-growing and usually short-lived plant in the wild[229]. Plants are susceptible to 'crown rust' of oats[149]. The species in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200]. This species is closely related to R. purshiana[11].

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