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].

Propagation Notes: Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in the autumn in a cold frame. Stored seed will require 1 - 2 months stratification at 5°c and should be sown as early in the year as possible in a cold frame[200]. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle, and grow them on in the greenhouse or cold frame for their first winter. Plant them out in late spring or early summer of the following year. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame[113]. Cuttings of mature wood of the current year's growth, autumn in a frame. Layering in early spring[4].

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