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    • Photo of Frangula californica ssp. tomentella [Hayfork Strain] foliage by Andesite Native Plant Nursery

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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.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    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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    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
    Photo of Frangula californica ssp. tomentella foliage by Cistus Nursery
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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 californica 'Mound San Bruno'

    aka Frangula 'Mound San Bruno', Rhamnus californica 'Mound San Bruno', Mound San Bruno Coffeeberry, San Bruno Coffeeberry

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Frangula californica 'Mound San Bruno' flower by Forestfarm
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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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