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Frangula californica ssp. tomentella [Hayfork Strain]

Also Known As

  • Frangula tomentella [Hayfork, CA]
  • Rhamnus tomentella [Hayfork Strain]
  • Coffeeberry
  • West Coast Buckthorn

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'
  • W: 4'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Frangula californica ssp. tomentella [Hayfork Strain] plant details

Frangula californica ssp. tomentella [Hayfork Strain] is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue, green and white foliage. In spring and summer cream, white and yellow flowers emerge followed by black, purple and red fruit. Features glaucous and glossy texture. 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. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Frangula californica ssp. tomentella [Hayfork Strain]

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rhamnaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, green and white
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 4 FT tall
Flowers: cream, white and yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: unique, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Frangula californica ssp. tomentella [Hayfork Strain]

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We'd like to say Cistus Introduction, but nature did it. This superb native coffeeberry grows to about 4' in height with graceful form and 5" plus leaves in pewter, flocked white underneath. Later summer to winter fruit are red, amber, and black often at the same time making the birds happy. Lover of summer drought and full sun. USDA Zone 6.

Gardening facts about Frangula californica ssp. tomentella [Hayfork Strain] plant

How to Grow Frangula californica ssp. tomentella [Hayfork Strain]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • white
    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • cream
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
    • bees
  • Fruit

    • red
    • purple
    • black
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
    • glossy
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