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Cascara False Buckthorn, or simply Cascara, is a deciduous shrub or tree that can grow up to 40 feet tall with a short trunk and stout branches. It produces small, yellow-green flowers in the spring, followed by purplish black, cherry-like fruits that attract birds and mammals, but are mildly toxic to humans. Cascara tolerates shady conditions and a variety of moist soils.
May Attract
Cascara False Buckthorn is thought to attract these families of birds
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