Cascara has attractive fall color

Cascara

Rhamnus purshiana

~~£14.00~~ £12.00

Sun & Shade Levels

Full Sun

Part Shade

Soil Conditions

Dry

Some Moisture

Moist & Well Drained

Wet

Upland/Wetland Ratings

FACU-Usually found in upland

One-Year Height × Width

2 ft. × 1 ft.

Ten-Year Height × Width

20 ft. × 10 ft.

Matured Height × Width

30 ft. × 18 ft.

About the Cascara

A small native tree growing up to 30 ft.. Best used in a forest setting in which its handsome foliage is not damaged by pollution. This tree is underutilized in ornamental landscaping – it is truely an attractive shade tree with few problems. The bark can be used as a laxative.