Rhamnus frangula 'Aspleniifolia' is a slow-growing shrub, noted for its striking foliage. Its leaves are slender, and almost fern-like in appearance ? bright green in spring and summer, turning to lovely shades of red, bronze and gold in autumn. Alder Buckthorn bears clusters of pale white flowers along its stems in late spring, attracting pollinators, and leading to berries later in the year. Ideally suited to hedging, this ornate shrub is also comfortable in a woodland garden or shrubbery. Height 400cm (157). Spread: 300cm (118).