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Cascara

Frangula Purshiana

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Overview

Cascara, or 'Frangula purshiana', thrives in USDA zones 5-9 and matures to 15-30 feet tall with a spread of 10-15 feet. It features glossy green leaves and inconspicuous yellowish flowers that give way to small, purple-black berries. Preferring well-drained soil and partial to full sun, Cascara is perfect for adding a vertical element to native plant gardens while serving as an important wildlife attractant, offering habitat and food sources.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 8–10Climate Mediterranean
Cascara (Frangula Purshiana) — thrives in USDA zones 5-9 and matures to 15-30 feet tall with a spread of 10-15 feet
Cascara (Frangula Purshiana) — Preferring well-drained soil and partial to full sunCascara (Frangula Purshiana) — offering habitat and food sourcesCascara (Frangula Purshiana) — scientifically referred to as *Frangula purshiana*Cascara (Frangula Purshiana) — is a versatile and beneficial species for any landscape designCascara (Frangula Purshiana) — the tree reaches a moderate height of 15 to 30 feet and spreads out to an approximate 15 to 20-foot canopyCascara (Frangula Purshiana) — making it an ideal choice for small lots+15

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Mature width
10–20 Ft.

Classification

Family
Rhamnaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Cascara (Frangula Purshiana) — thrives in USDA zones 5-9 and matures to 15-30 feet tall with a spread of 10-15 feet
Cascara (Frangula Purshiana) — Preferring well-drained soil and partial to full sun
Cascara (Frangula Purshiana) — offering habitat and food sources
Cascara (Frangula Purshiana) — scientifically referred to as *Frangula purshiana*
Cascara (Frangula Purshiana) — is a versatile and beneficial species for any landscape design
Cascara (Frangula Purshiana) — the tree reaches a moderate height of 15 to 30 feet and spreads out to an approximate 15 to 20-foot canopy
Cascara (Frangula Purshiana) — making it an ideal choice for small lots
Cascara (Frangula Purshiana) — which are ovate and measure around 2 to 5 inches long
Cascara (Frangula Purshiana) — or woodland gardens.<br><br>The Cascara is well-known for its glossy green leaves
Cascara (Frangula Purshiana) — inconspicuous clusters of flowers
Cascara (Frangula Purshiana) — which give way to purplish-black berries in late summer to fall
Cascara (Frangula Purshiana) — Cascara prefers well-drained soils and can adapt to various soil types
Cascara (Frangula Purshiana) — though it flourishes in moist
Cascara (Frangula Purshiana) — When incorporating Cascara into your landscape design
Cascara (Frangula Purshiana) — It is relatively low-maintenance
Cascara (Frangula Purshiana) — consider positioning it in an area with full sun to partial shade
Cascara (Frangula Purshiana) — requiring minimal pruning and is drought-tolerant once established.<br><br>By choosing the Cascara
Cascara (Frangula Purshiana) — enriching the ecological value and aesthetic appeal of the landscape
Cascara (Frangula Purshiana) — your client can add a subtlety ornamental yet purposeful native species to their garden
Cascara (Frangula Purshiana) — shrub for full or half
Cascara (Frangula Purshiana) — thrives in USDA zones 5-9 and matures to 15-30 feet tall with a spread of 10-15 feet; scientifically referred to as *Frangula
Cascara (Frangula Purshiana) — Preferring well-drained soil and partial to full sun; which give way to purplish-black berries in late summer to fall

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