Glossy buckthorn (Rhamnus frangula)

Names

Latin (scientific) name: Rhamnus frangula or Frangula alnus

Common English name: Glossy buckthorn

Other names: alder buckthorn, breaking buckthorn

French name: Nerprun bourdaine

Habitat

No information available

Other notes

Known to be an invasive species in all or part of Canada.

This species is listed in our Tree Killers resource. Learn more here.