Frangula californica

California Coffeeberry, Coffeeberry

Family: Rhamnaceae Buckthorn


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 8A - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Dry
Landscape uses Specimen
Height 6' to 12' / 1.80m to 3.60m
Spread 6' to 12' / 1.80m to 3.60m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen, needles or needle-like
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Black, red
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive