Tahitian Buckthorn (Rhamnus Fallax) is a perennial shrub in the Rhamnaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 6-9. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.
Rhamnus fallax is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to the temperate regions of the Eastern Alps, Balkan Peninsula, Eastern Türkiye, and Lebanon.

Tahitian Buckthorn
Rhamnus Fallax
Rhamnus fallax is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to the temperate regions of the Eastern Alps, Balkan Peninsula, Eastern Türkiye, and Lebanon.
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