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Hollyleaf Redberry

Rhamnus Ilicifolia

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Overview

Hollyleaf Redberry (Rhamnus ilicifolia) is an evergreen shrub native to California, thriving in U.S. Hardiness Zones 7-10. It features leathery, holly-like leaves and bears small, red spherical berries. Mature at 3-10 feet in height and 6-12 feet in width, it prefers full to partial sun, with low to moderate water requirements. This drought-tolerant and adaptable plant attracts birds while providing a robust, green aesthetic to landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 7–10Climate Mediterranean
Hollyleaf Redberry (Rhamnus Ilicifolia) — Hollyleaf Redberry (Rhamnus ilicifolia) is an evergreen shrub native to California, thriving in U.S
Hollyleaf Redberry (Rhamnus Ilicifolia) — It features leathery, holly-like leaves and bears small, red spherical berriesHollyleaf Redberry (Rhamnus Ilicifolia) — Mature at 3-10 feet in height and 6-12 feet in widthHollyleaf Redberry (Rhamnus Ilicifolia) — it prefers full to partial sunHollyleaf Redberry (Rhamnus Ilicifolia) — with low to moderate water requirementsHollyleaf Redberry (Rhamnus Ilicifolia) — This drought-tolerant and adaptable plant attracts birds while providing a robustHollyleaf Redberry (Rhamnus Ilicifolia) — green aesthetic to landscapes

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Mature height
10–15 Ft.
Mature width
7–10 Ft.

Classification

Family
Rhamnaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Hollyleaf Redberry (Rhamnus Ilicifolia) — Hollyleaf Redberry (Rhamnus ilicifolia) is an evergreen shrub native to California, thriving in U.S
Hollyleaf Redberry (Rhamnus Ilicifolia) — It features leathery, holly-like leaves and bears small, red spherical berries
Hollyleaf Redberry (Rhamnus Ilicifolia) — Mature at 3-10 feet in height and 6-12 feet in width
Hollyleaf Redberry (Rhamnus Ilicifolia) — it prefers full to partial sun
Hollyleaf Redberry (Rhamnus Ilicifolia) — with low to moderate water requirements
Hollyleaf Redberry (Rhamnus Ilicifolia) — This drought-tolerant and adaptable plant attracts birds while providing a robust
Hollyleaf Redberry (Rhamnus Ilicifolia) — green aesthetic to landscapes

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