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Frangula californica ssp. tomentella [narrow leaves]

Also Known As

  • Rhamnus californica ssp. tomentella [narrow leaves]

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'-8'
  • W: 6'-8'

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

Frangula californica ssp. tomentella [narrow leaves] plant details

Frangula californica ssp. tomentella [narrow leaves] is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer cream and insignificant flowers flowers emerge Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. followed by red fruit. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Frangula californica ssp. tomentella [narrow leaves]

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rhamnaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and insignificant flowers blooms in summer
Uses: tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Frangula californica ssp. tomentella [narrow leaves]

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lovely variant of our native West Coast, evergreen buckthorn, this collected north of Placerville, California, growing to 6-8' with particularly narrow leaves, both furry and silver-green in the texture and color of a velour. Perfect for the summer dry garden with lean soil in half to full sun. Flowers are insignificant but decorative berries produced in the fall are red and ripen to black, both colors existing side by side. Frost hardy to the bottom of USDA zone 8. Also known as Rhamnus californica ssp. tomentella and, the newest name, Frangula californica ssp. tomentella.

Gardening facts about Frangula californica ssp. tomentella [narrow leaves] plant

How to Grow Frangula californica ssp. tomentella [narrow leaves]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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