Rhamnus (Frangula) californica 'Leatherleaf'

Common Name:
Coffeeberry
Plant Type:
Evergreen shrub
Family:
Rhamnaceae (The Buckthorn Family)
Geographic Origin:
California
California Native?:
Yes

Plant Size:
4-6 feet high by 6 feet wide
Landscape/Garden Uses:
Mixed plantings
Flowering Season:
Spring and summer

Flower Color:
Green/Greenish
Exposure:
Sun or light shade
Soils:
Most soils

Suggested Irrigation:
Occasional to little watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 10 degrees F. or less

This Roger Raiche selection of coffeeberry is distinguished by very glossy, blackish green leaves with downrolled margins; plant habit is rounded and fairly dense. Insignificant yellow flowers are quite attractive to beneficial insects. Sun or shade, occasional to little watering.