Frangula caroliniana (Carolina Buckthorn) Size:1 gal purple-black to red-black cherries

purple-black to red-black cherries

and jellies among other things

It is slow growing

‘Celeste’ is one of the most cold-hardy varieties

The violet flowers are followed by orange fruits that stay attached to the plant for many months

Frangula caroliniana (Carolina Buckthorn) Size:1 gal purple-black to red-black cherriesCarolina Buckthorn is a small deciduous tree or larger shrub. Although it has a thorn in its name, it has no spines. It is a lovely understory plant with an airy, layered look. Carolina Buckthorn does best in part shade, with 3 5 hours of sun, although it is adaptable. The sunnier the exposure, the more water it will need to thrive and the denser and bushier its growth. Carolina Buckthorn produces bright red fruit that turns black by the fall and is