Dahurian buckthorn, Dahursk buckthorn, Chinese buckthorn
Rhamnus davurica
Family: Rhamnaceae
What it is like
A large shrub. It loses its leaves during the year. It grows 6 m high and spreads 3 m wide. There are spines on the twigs. The leaves are leathery and 5-10 cm long. They are grey-green. The flowers are cream to green. The fruit are fleshy and red.
There are over 100 Rhamnus species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In north China it grows near the edges of forests and in wet places near canals. It grows below 1,800 m above sea level. It suits hardiness zones 5-9.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, China, Japan, Korea, North Korea, Mongolia, Russia, Siberia
How it is used for food
The young leaves are used tea.
Edible parts
Leaves