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Products > Rhamnus californica   Rhamnus californica - Coffeeberry    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Shrub Family: Rhamnaceae (Buckthorns) Origin: California (U.S.A.) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Greenish White Bloomtime: Spring Height: 6-8 feet Width: 6-8 feet Exposure: Sun or Shade Drought Tolerant: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: <15° F Rhamnus californica (Coffeeberry) - A California native evergreen shrub that grows 6-8 feet tall and as wide. The foliage is light green when young, maturing to dark green, often with red tips; smooth, leathery, 2-4 inches long; edges curl under during dry summers to conserve moisture. The small, inconspicuous greenish-yellow flowers appear in May to July and produce showy berries that are first green then red and finally black when ripe. A hardy shrub that can grow in most soils, but prefers sandy well-drained soil. Grows in full sun or light shade. Drought tolerant once established.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens in the Santa Barbara area. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information about this plant, even if they disagree with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]