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    Frangula californica [narrow leaf form]

    Also Known As

    • Rhamnus californica [narrow leaf form]
    • Narrow Leaf California Buckthorn
    • Narrow Leaf Coffeeberry

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 4'-8'
    • W: 3'-5'

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

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    Frangula californica [narrow leaf form] plant details

    Frangula californica [narrow leaf form] is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge followed by black, green and 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 low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Frangula californica [narrow leaf form]

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: rhamnaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Frangula californica [narrow leaf form]

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: low
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Collected near Shasta Lake, California and given to us by plantsman Frank Callahan, this form of the western native coffeeberry has narrower leaves than the species, to only 1.5" wide. A handsome evergreen shrub, to 4-8' tall x 3-5' wide, with foliage that is silvery green above and paler below on stems that range from green to maroon. A nice contrast. Insignificant flowers turn into handsome, pea-sized fruit that ripens from yellow-green to red to black, often showing all three colors. Sun to part shade in any but damp soil with occasional deep, summer watering to establish and none thereafter. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Frangula californica [narrow leaf form] plant

    How to Grow Frangula californica [narrow leaf form]

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • birds
      • bees

    • Fruit

      • red
      • green
      • black

    • 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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