Rhamnus californica |
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California Coffeeberry |
The California Coffeeberry is an evergreen shrub that reaches 3'-15' high. It has red berries that turn black in late summer, which attracts birds. This shrub tolerates sun or partial shade in all soil types. This CA native is drought tolerant once it's established. It is a beneficial insect plant and attracts butterflies. In ocean areas, this plant looks more like a ground cover. Small flowers appear in spring but are considered insignificant.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
Green, Yellow
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Black, Red
Fruit Season
Summer
Apply as little fertilizer as possible.
If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.