Common buckthorn trees and shrubs are difficult to control once they get a foothold. Here's how to manage these landscape ...

Fine line buckthorn (Frangula alnus ‘ Ron Williams’) – Large-size shrub (10-12x6-10) with upright, columnar growth habit, dark green fine texture leaves with arching nature, low seed ...

Fine Line buckthorn is a tough, adaptable shrub for full sun to part shade locations. ... Size: 50-60 feet tall, 5-6 feet wide. Zones: 5-9. Columnar Swedish Aspen. Pcturner71 / Getty Images.

Hollies, upright boxwoods, upright yews, arborvitae and a columnar Japanese plum yew are among the choices for a classic tall hedge in a tight spot.

When the tall thick mature buckthorn stems and branches are cut down or lopped off, young sprouts shoot up. Those sprouts put a great deal of their energy into keeping those leaves.

Common buckthorn is one of Wisconsin's most prevalent invasive plant species. This tall shrub causes multiple ecological problems due to its chemical makeup and the dense shade it casts. Need a break?