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 9–10

Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — enriches landscapes with its evergreen foliage and native Californian roots

Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — enriches landscapes with its evergreen foliage and native Californian roots

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) — Its inconspicuous flowers and dark berries are wildlife attractants

Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — while dense growth offers excellent privacy screening

Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — Low water requirements and tolerance for a variety of soils make it a sustainable and versatile choice

Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — commonly referred to as the Coffeeberry

Culture

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

Shape & size

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

Classification

Family: Rhamnaceae

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Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — Pruning should be undertaken to maintain the desired shape and to encourage lush, new growth

Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — enriches landscapes with its evergreen foliage and native Californian roots

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) — Its inconspicuous flowers and dark berries are wildlife attractants

Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — while dense growth offers excellent privacy screening

Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — Low water requirements and tolerance for a variety of soils make it a sustainable and versatile choice

Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — commonly referred to as the Coffeeberry

Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — is a versatile and resilient native shrub of the coastal regions of California

Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 7 through 10

Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — dense backdrop in landscape designs.<br><br>Coffeeberry plants can grow to substantial sizes

Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — with mature specimens commonly reaching heights of 6 to 8 feet

Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — and spreads equal to their height

Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — although some can grow up to 12 feet tall under optimal conditions

Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — They offer inconspicuous greenish-yellow flowers in the late spring and summer

Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — which give way to red to black berries by fall

Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — hence the plant's common name; although they are not related to true coffee (Coffea spp.)

Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — the berries provide important food for local wildlife.<br><br>With a moderate growth rate

Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — the Coffeeberry is an excellent choice for natural hedges

Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — It is drought-tolerant once established

Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — requiring minimal supplemental watering

Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — making it suitable for water-conservative landscapes

Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — The plant prefers full sun to part shade and adapts to a variety of soil types

Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — although it fares best in well-drained soils

Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — yellow flowers in the garden

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