Frangula caroliniana (Carolina Buckthorn) attracts beneficial insects Texas native Yes Water use

Texas native Yes Water use Low Sun exposure Full sun to part shade Bloom color Pink

early summer Mature height 3-5 ft Mature spread Spreading Attracts Birds

Numerous finches will eat the seeds

perennial borders

part shade Bloom color Yellow-green Mature height 3-4 ft Mature spread 4-5 ft Evergreen  Yes Notes Sharp spines

Frangula caroliniana (Carolina Buckthorn) attracts beneficial insects Texas native Yes Water useCarolina 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