Faulbaum

Der faulige Geruch der Rinde dieses Kleinbaumes ist für ihn namensgebend. Allerdings wird sie trotzdem volksmedizinisch als Abführmittel genutzt. Die reifen, schwarzen Früchte sind bedingt essbar: werden zu viele verspeist, können auch sie abführend wirken.

An easily grown plant, it succeeds in any reasonably good soil, preferring neutral to acid conditions. It grows well on damp or peaty soils. Prefers a moist moderately fertile soil in sun or semi-shade. Grows well in wet soils but not if they are water-logged. Dislikes drought or exposure to strong winds. Plants are hardy to at least -15°c. Alder buckthorn is a slow-growing plant, though it coppices well. It was at one time often grown for its wood which was used in making charcoal. The plants regenerate well after forest fires or grazing. Plants flower on one-year old wood and also on the current year's growth. Cultivated as a medicinal plant in S. Europe. Often bears the aecidospore stage of 'crown rust' of oats. The species in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus. A good bee plant and a main food plant for the larvae of the yellow brimstone butterfly. In garden design, as well as the above-ground architecture of a plant, root structure considerations help in choosing plants that work together for their optimal soil requirements including nutrients and water. The root pattern is suckering with new plants from underground runners away from the plant [2-1].

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A yellow dye is obtained from the leaves and bark. It is much used in Russia and turns black when mixed with salts of iron. A green dye is obtained from the unripe fruit. A blue or grey dye is obtained from the ripe berries. Plants can be grown as an informal (untrimmed) hedge, though they are also amenable to trimming. The cultivar 'Tallhedge (syn 'Columnaris') is very suitable for this purpose. The wood is used to make wooden nails, shoe lasts, veneer etc. It is the source of a high quality charcoal that is used by artists.

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