{"product_id":"alder-buckthorn-rhamnus-frangula","title":"Alder Buckthorn (rhamnus frangula)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative UK shrub\/tree, supporting biodiversity in wildlife gardens, hedgerows, and woodland edges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary larval food plant for the brimstone butterfly; flowers attract bees and pollinators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBerries provide autumn\/winter food for birds (e.g., thrushes); glossy leaves turn yellow\/red in autumn for seasonal interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for informal hedging; historically used for dyes and high-quality charcoal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSite: Full sun to partial shade; thrives in wet, moist, or boggy areas (e.g., riverbanks, heathland).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil: Prefers moist but well-drained, acidic to neutral soils; tolerates damp or peaty conditions but avoids waterlogged or dry sites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight\/Spread: Grows 3–6m tall (occasionally 7m), spread 2.5–4m; slow-growing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Time: Best in autumn\/winter (bare-root) or spring; space 50–100cm apart for hedges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare: Minimal pruning (early spring if needed); mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotes: Thornless; berries and parts toxic to humans\/pets—handle with gloves. Not invasive in UK (native and widespread but locally scarce).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"20-40cm","offer_id":58492893036888,"sku":null,"price":0.72,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"40-60cm","offer_id":58492893069656,"sku":null,"price":0.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60-90cm","offer_id":58492893102424,"sku":null,"price":1.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4879\/4968\/files\/IMG_2146.jpg?v=1789922200","url":"https:\/\/www.treegrowers.co.uk\/products\/alder-buckthorn-rhamnus-frangula","provider":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}