Native trees / Hedging / Buckthorn
| Family name | Buckthorn |
|---|---|
| Latin family name | Caprifoliaceae |
| Type of tree | Deciduous, and native |
| Average height | not available |
| Leaf size | 5cm long |
| Leaf colour | Fresh green |
| Leaf bursts | not available |
| Flower size | not available |
| Flower colour | not available |
| Flower bursts | not available |
| Fruit size | not available |
| Fruit colour | Red ripening to purple |
| Fruit bursts | not available |
| Soil type/enviromental conditions | Prefers damp acidic areas including woodlands, wet heathlands, carr and river banks. |
| Tree lore and folklore | Not available |
| Additional information | The red berries turning to purple are toxic. The sap is bitter and an irritant. |
