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Spiny Redberry

Rhamnus Crocea

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Overview

Rhamnus crocea, or Spiny Redberry, is an evergreen shrub native to California. It features small, leathery leaves and sharp spines, maturing to heights of 2-12 feet with a similar spread. Spring blooms give way to vibrant red berries, providing year-round visual interest. Drought-resistant and adaptable to various soils, it thrives in full sun to partial shade. Perfect for drought-tolerant landscapes, hedges, and wildlife gardens for its bird-attracting berries.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 9–10Type Shrub
Spiny Redberry (Rhamnus Crocea) — It features small, leathery leaves and sharp spines, maturing to heights of 2-12 feet with a similar spread
Spiny Redberry (Rhamnus Crocea) — Perfect for drought-tolerant landscapes, hedges, and wildlife gardens for its bird-attracting berriesSpiny Redberry (Rhamnus Crocea) — Drought-resistant and adaptable to various soils, it thrives in full sun to partial shadeSpiny Redberry (Rhamnus Crocea) — Spring blooms give way to vibrant red berries, providing year-round visual interestSpiny Redberry (Rhamnus Crocea) — Rhamnus crocea, or Spiny Redberry, is an evergreen shrub native to CaliforniaSpiny Redberry (Rhamnus Crocea) — Sought after for its rugged resilience and vibrant displaySpiny Redberry (Rhamnus Crocea) — scientifically known as Rhamnus crocea+20

Culture

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

Shape & size

Mature height
3–8 Ft.
Mature width
10–12 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Rhamnaceae

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Spiny Redberry (Rhamnus Crocea) — It features small, leathery leaves and sharp spines, maturing to heights of 2-12 feet with a similar spread
Spiny Redberry (Rhamnus Crocea) — Perfect for drought-tolerant landscapes, hedges, and wildlife gardens for its bird-attracting berries
Spiny Redberry (Rhamnus Crocea) — Drought-resistant and adaptable to various soils, it thrives in full sun to partial shade
Spiny Redberry (Rhamnus Crocea) — Spring blooms give way to vibrant red berries, providing year-round visual interest
Spiny Redberry (Rhamnus Crocea) — Rhamnus crocea, or Spiny Redberry, is an evergreen shrub native to California
Spiny Redberry (Rhamnus Crocea) — Sought after for its rugged resilience and vibrant display
Spiny Redberry (Rhamnus Crocea) — scientifically known as Rhamnus crocea
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