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    Frangula californica 'Mound San Bruno'

    Also Known As

    • Frangula 'Mound San Bruno'
    • Rhamnus californica 'Mound San Bruno'
    • Mound San Bruno Coffeeberry
    • San Bruno Coffeeberry

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 3'-6'
    • W: 3'-6'

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

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    Frangula californica 'Mound San Bruno' plant details

    Frangula californica 'Mound San Bruno' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring cream and white flowers emerge followed by black and red fruit. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Frangula californica 'Mound San Bruno'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: rhamnaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream and white blooms in spring
    Uses: year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Frangula californica 'Mound San Bruno'

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A vigorous dwarf form of Coffeeberry from San Bruno Mountain. This EG shrub is more compact than the species, growing to 4-6' tall and twice as wide as tall. In early summer produces many black berries. S-Sh/M-D

    By: Forestfarm

    Mount San Bruno coffeeberry is an evergreen shrub that grows 4-6' tall and 6' wide. A vigorous dwarf form of Coffeeberry from San Bruno Mountain. Its mounding form and year round good looks make it useful in many situations. Its extremely adaptable in full sun or shade, with occasional or regular water. In early summer it festoons itself with berries that change from green to red to black. It is a great choice for the wildlife gardener. Cultivars such as this are horticultural selections and hybrids, not part of the native ecology but work beautifully in the garden. Great for wildlife Horticultural selection of Rhamnus californica; the origin was cuttings in 1983 from San Bruno Mountain; introduced by Roger Raiche, 1991

    By: The Watershed Nursery

    Dense form of coffeeberry selected by Roger Raiche from San Bruno Mountain just south of San Francisco. Tightly branched with dark green leaves that are narrower than is typical for the species. Spring flowers are cream-colored and develop into maroon fruits that are attractive to a wide range of birds. Mature plants will reach a height of 5' with an equal spread but can be pruned to maintain a smaller size. One of the most garden tolerant native shrubs available in our experience and can be used in both sun and shade. Drought tolerant once established but fully compatible with regular garden water. Hardy to 10 °F.

    By: Native Sons

    Gardening facts about Frangula californica 'Mound San Bruno' plant

    How to Grow Frangula californica 'Mound San Bruno'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • cream

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • birds
      • bees

    • Fruit

      • red
      • black

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Frangula californica

    aka Rhamnus californica, California Buckthorn, California Coffeeberry

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 5'

    Width: 5'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Frangula californica flower, foliage by Evangele19
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    Frangula californica ssp. tomentella

    aka Rhamnus californica ssp. tomentella, Rhamnus californica ssp. tomentella, Rhamnus tomentella, Coffeeberry, Hoary Coffeeberry

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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    Frangula californica 'Eve Case'

    aka Rhamnus californica 'Eve Case', Eve Case Italian Buckthorn

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7b-10b

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Frangula californica 'Eve Case' foliage by Cistus Nursery
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    Frangula alnus 'Ron Williams' PP14791

    aka Rhamnus asplenifolia 'Fine Line', Rhamnus frangula 'Asplenifolia', Rhamnus frangula 'Fine Line', Rhamnus frangula 'Ron Williams', Asplenifolia Alder Buckthorn, Cutleaf Buckthorn

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 3'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Frangula alnus 'Ron Williams' PP14791 foliage, form by Danger Garden
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    Frangula purshiana

    aka Rhamnus purshiana, Bearberry, Cascara, Cascara Buckthorn

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 20'-50'

    Width: 15'-40'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Frangula purshiana foliage by Jesse Taylor
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