Carolina Buckthorn, Frangula caroliniana, has
a slender trunk and open branches when
young.
Tarrant Co., Texas
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Flowers of carolina buckthorn form in the
center of the leaf clusters in the spring.
April, Tarrant Co., Texas
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Flower buds of Frangula caroliniana.
April, Tarrant Co., Texas
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After the flowers pollinate, red marble sized
fruit appear on Carolina Buckthorn trees.
April, Tarrant Co., Texas
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As they mature, Frangula caroliniana fruit
will darken before falling off in late summer.
April, Tarrant Co., Texas
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Fruit of Carolina buckthorn can grow as a
pair or in clusters like those pictured here.
April, Tarrant Co., Texas
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