Hoary Coffeeberry

Carried by 9 nurseries

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Hoary Coffeeberry (Rhamnus tomentella) is a native shrub that grows in northern, southern and central California. It tends to grow at elevations from 0-7500 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Shrub

Size

20 ft Tall

Color

Cream, Brown

Flowering season

Summer

Special uses

Bank stabilization, Hedge

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water

Low, Very Low

Ease of care

Moderate

Soil drainage

Medium

Soil description

Prefers coarse to medium-textured soils.

Sunset Zones

7, 8, 9, 14, 15*, 16*, 17*, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22*, 23*, 24*

Natural setting

Plant communities

Chaparral, Woodland

Alternative names

Common names:

California Buckthorn

Botanical names:

Rhamnus tomentella, Rhamnus tomentella ssp. tomentella

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