Family Rhamnaceae
Originating from Europe, Africa & Asia

• Upright and soft textured deciduous foliage forms an irresistably tactile and columnar shrub.
• Tiny flowers are produced in summer, attractive to pollinators.
• Easy to grow and tolerant of exposure in mild gardens, in all but very acid soil in full sun

Fine deciduous leaves are held on stiffly upright branches, making an architectural columnar shape. They have a soft and wispy texture, turning bronze-yellow in Autumn. In winter it has attractive pale grey bark.
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun/part shade.

Height and spread after 3 – 4 years 1.5m x 60cm
Semi mature height and spread after 8 – 10 years 3m x 1.5m