Buckthorn Bully (Lycioides)

The Buckthorn Bully (Lycioides) is generally described as a perennial tree or shrub. This is native to the U.S. (United States) has its most active growth period in the spring and summer and fall . The greatest bloom is usually observed in the early summer, with fruit and seed production starting in the fall and continuing until fall. Leaves are retained year to year. The Buckthorn Bully (Lycioides) has a short life span relative to most other plant species and a rapid growth rate. At maturity, the typical Buckthorn Bully (Lycioides) will reach up to 9.8 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 15 feet.

The Buckthorn Bully (Lycioides) is not commonly available from nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by seed. It has a slow ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have low vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below -27°F. has high tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.