Carolina buckthorn (Rhamnus caroliniana)
Family: Rhamnaceae
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| Form:
This is a small tree reaching in height up 25 ft. and has an open, spreading crown. |
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Leaves: Shape: oblong to elliptical Margin: finely serrate Texture: glabrous Variation: N/A |
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| Bark:
The bark has a light ashy gray color. |
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| Twigs and Buds:
The twigs are slender and reddish-brown in color, and pubescent. The buds are brown and naked. |
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| Flowers and Fruit:
The fruit is red berries that when mature turn black. |
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| Distinguishing Characteristics:
The midrib of the leaf is yellow. The twig is reddish-brown with pubescence. It is also a small tree. |
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| Range:
This tree occurs throughout eastern North America. |
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| Silvics:
This species it tolerant and occurs on moist to mesic soils, rocky slopes, and calcareous soils. |
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| Ecological and Cultural Importance:
The fruit is eaten by a variety of wildlife. It is an ingredient in drugs, dyes, and charcoal for gunpowder. |
