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Coffeeberry

Rhamnus Californica

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Overview

The Coffeeberry, or Rhamnus californica, enriches landscapes with its evergreen foliage and native Californian roots. Adaptable and hardy, this shrub thrives in USDA zones 7-10 and matures to approximately 6-8 feet in both height and width. Its inconspicuous flowers and dark berries are wildlife attractants, while dense growth offers excellent privacy screening. Low water requirements and tolerance for a variety of soils make it a sustainable and versatile choice.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 9–10Type Shrub
Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — Low water requirements and tolerance for a variety of soils make it a sustainable and versatile choice; commonly referred
Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — although some can grow up to 12 feet tall under optimal conditionsCoffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — enriches landscapes with its evergreen foliage and native Californian roots; while dense growth offers excellent privacyCoffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — the Coffeeberry is an excellent choice for natural hedgesCoffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — this shrub thrives in USDA zones 7-10 and matures to approximately 6-8 feet in both height and widthCoffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — It is drought-tolerant once establishedCoffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — making it suitable for water-conservative landscapes+54

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Mature height
6–8 Ft.
Mature width
6–8 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Rhamnaceae

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Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — Low water requirements and tolerance for a variety of soils make it a sustainable and versatile choice; commonly referred
Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — although some can grow up to 12 feet tall under optimal conditions
Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — enriches landscapes with its evergreen foliage and native Californian roots; while dense growth offers excellent privacy
Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — the Coffeeberry is an excellent choice for natural hedges
Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — this shrub thrives in USDA zones 7-10 and matures to approximately 6-8 feet in both height and width
Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — It is drought-tolerant once established
Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — making it suitable for water-conservative landscapes
Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — hence the plant's common name; although they are not related to true coffee (Coffea spp.)
Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — dense backdrop in landscape designs.<br><br>Coffeeberry plants can grow to substantial sizes
Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — Low water requirements and tolerance for a variety of soils make it a sustainable and versatile choice
Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — with mature specimens commonly reaching heights of 6 to 8 feet
Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — yellow flowers in the garden
Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — although it fares best in well-drained soils
Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — and spreads equal to their height; although it fares best in well-drained soils
Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — which give way to red to black berries by fall
Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — while dense growth offers excellent privacy screening; shrub with yellow blooms
Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — hence the plant's common name; although they are not related to true coffee (Coffea spp.); yellow flowers in the garden
Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — while dense growth offers excellent privacy screening
Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — They offer inconspicuous greenish-yellow flowers in the late spring and summer
Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 7 through 10
Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — Its inconspicuous flowers and dark berries are wildlife attractants
Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — Pruning should be undertaken to maintain the desired shape and to encourage lush, new growth
Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — shrub for full or half
Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — the berries provide important food for local wildlife.<br><br>With a moderate growth rate
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