Summer ID
Leaves & berries. Note a gently serrated edge on the leaves and strong veins.
Buckthorn bark - the outer layers of the bark start to peel away on older branches and trunks.
Dye Results - Leaves
Buckthorn leaves on cotton, linen, silk, hemp, and wool fibers.
Cellulose Fibers:
Yellow
Protein Fibers:
Yellow to yellow-orange on wool
Dye Results - Berries (whole)
Buckthorn berries on cotton, linen, silk, hemp, and wool fibers.
Cellulose Fibers:
yellow-green
Protein Fibers:
brighter yellow-green
Dye Results - Berry Skins
Buckthorn berry skins on cotton, linen, silk, hemp, and wool fibers.
Dye Results - Bark
