Hardiness:
USDA Zone 2
Bloom Time:
Not significant
Bloom Color:
Not significant
Foliage:
Finely cut, fern-like green leaves
Fall Color:
Attractive butter Yellow
Size:
5-7 feet tall, 2 feet wide
Exposure:
Sun or shade
Soil:
Very adaptable. Prefers well-drained soil.
Pruning:
Best if done in late fall to remove dead or broken branches. No pruning
is really required.
Watering:
Medium moisture. Can tolerant dry
conditions once established.
Wildlife:
Birds in the fall. 
Type:
Deciduous
Fertilizing:
Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer
specialized for trees & shrubs. Follow the label for recommended rate of
application.
Uses:
Perennial or shrub borders, containers,
screens, specimen or framing pathways or doors.
Other:
Black berries form in the fall. This fruit is NOT edible. Do not plant
near livestock.
This
cultivar has been been proven to be non-invasive.
University studies have shown that this variety and 'Asplenifolia' have
very low seed germination rates. FINE LINE® buckthorn is a responsible
replacement for weedy, older varieties.
Breeder:
Ron Williams
A great new
landscape plant, FINE LINE® buckthorn combines the feathery foliage of
‘Aspenifolia’ with the narrow upright habit of ‘Columnaris.’
Use FINE
LINE® buckthorn for narrow hedgerows, as an accent plant, or even in a
patio container. It’s a great choice for the perennial garden, and the
narrow habit is perfect for framing entrances.
This is an
extremely useful, architectural plant for the home or commercial
landscape.
What people are saying
about Fine Line:
This is one tough plant. I don't protect or water it in my zone 3
area. My soil is on the dry side, and it's in the sun almost all day.
It's very healthy, though a bit slow growing, but in my zone a lot of
things are a challenge. This is an elegant looking plant, I will be
purchasing more in the future. 5 Stars. - L. Zietlow, Wisconsin, Zone 3
This plant is extraordinarily hardy and versatile. We
live in zone 5 on a VERY windy hill, I have used this plant as a patio
accent and have planted larger ones on the wind side of the house where
they survived a very cold and unpredictable winter (cold, warm, cold
warm) in a semi-shady area that is heavy clay. I now have several
because they grow quickly enough and I can move them around in pots to
provide center pieces for various locations on our deck. The plant is
quite airy and beautiful. I winter over the pot plants in the ground and
when I remove them in the spring, I just provide them with a larger pot
and some new soil. They're tolerant of everything; bugs, drought, wet,
wind, cold, hot, in pots, out of pots, clay, and potting soil, I've been
using them for 4-5 years without any problem. --- Midge K. NY Zone 5
Available
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