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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

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) — dense backdrop in landscape designs.<br><br>Coffeeberry plants can grow to substantial sizes; department of Agriculture
Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — this shrub thrives in USDA zones 7-10 and matures to approximately 6-8 feet in both height and width; and spreads equal to
Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — which give way to red to black berries by fall; the Coffeeberry is an excellent choice for natural hedges
Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 7 through 10; enriches landscapes with its evergreen foliage and native
Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — enriches landscapes with its evergreen foliage and native Californian roots
Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — commonly referred to as the Coffeeberry; they offer inconspicuous greenish-yellow flowers in the late spring and summer
Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — is a versatile and resilient native shrub of the coastal regions of California
Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — requiring minimal supplemental watering
Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — with mature specimens commonly reaching heights of 6 to 8 feet; hence the plant's common name; although they are not
Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — although some can grow up to 12 feet tall under optimal conditions; its inconspicuous flowers and dark berries are wildlife
Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — and spreads equal to their height
Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — They offer inconspicuous greenish-yellow flowers in the late spring and summer; with mature specimens commonly reaching
Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — Its inconspicuous flowers and dark berries are wildlife attractants; it is drought-tolerant once established
Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — The plant prefers full sun to part shade and adapts to a variety of soil types
Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — commonly referred to as the Coffeeberry
Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — shrub with yellow blooms
Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — is a versatile and resilient native shrub of the coastal regions of California; making it suitable for water-conservative
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