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    Frangula californica [Cistus Seedling]

    Also Known As

    • Rhamnus californica [Cistus Seedling]
    • Cistus Seedling California Buckthorn
    • Cistus Seedling Coffeeberry

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-10'
    • W: 6'-10'

    planting zones

    • 7a-11

    Frangula californica [Cistus Seedling] plant details

    Frangula californica [Cistus Seedling] is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Frangula californica [Cistus Seedling]

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: rhamnaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: distinctive bark, hedge

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Frangula californica [Cistus Seedling]

    USDA Zones: 7a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Soil needs: average, lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Though we have not named this plant yet -- it appears that Rhamnus alaternus might be involved somehow -- we think it a worthy and useful addition to the summer dry garden where an upright shrub or, if properly pruned, small tree, to 10' tall, with glossy leaves and silver bark is always welcome. A vigorous plant for hedging for single specimen. Best in sun to dappled shade with decent drainage. Very summer drought tolerant and expected frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Frangula californica [Cistus Seedling] plant

    How to Grow Frangula californica [Cistus Seedling]

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • birds
      • bees

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • 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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