Plant Family

Rhamnaceae

2 plants in database

Rhamnaceae in this database spans zones 4-9 with 2 species, so design it as a guild component instead of a monoculture block. Use its strongest role (Wildlife Attractor) intentionally and manage spacing for airflow because there are 2 recurring pests in this family. Anchor it in the Shrub layer and pair with unrelated support species in other layers; if you save seed from multiple cultivars, isolate flowering plants to reduce accidental crosses within the family.

Wikipedia — Rhamnaceae
Plants in Database
2
Common Pests
2
Zone Range
4–9
Shrub
2 plants
Understory Tree
1 plants

Common Functions in This Family

Wildlife Attractor×2 Border Plant×2 Ornamental×1 Erosion Control×1 Nitrogen Fixer×1 Pollinator×1

Shared Pest Pressure

Pests That Target Rhamnaceae

Showing pests affecting 2+ plants in this family. Click any pest for organic control methods.

Scale Insects
100% of family
Coccoidea
Japanese Beetles
100% of family
Popillia japonica

All Rhamnaceae Plants — 2 total

Carolina Buckthorn
Frangula caroliniana
New Jersey Tea
Ceanothus americanus