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Products > Rhamnus californica 'Eve Case'
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| 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 |
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Rhamnus californica 'Eve Case' (Coffeeberry) - A selection of the California native Coffeberry. This evergreen shrub is more compact than the species but can still be seen growing to a large mound to 8 to 10 feet by as wide, though 4-6 feet tall is more common and size can be maintained by selective pruning. It has 3 inch long dark green leaves on reddish stems and inconspiucous greenish-yellow flowers that are followed by showy berries that are first green then red and finally black when ripe. A hardy fast growing shrub that can grow in most soils, but prefers sandy soil - more of a challenge in heavier soils and away from the coast. Grows in sun or light shade. Drought tolerant. This plant was Introduced in 1975 by the Saratoga Horticultural Foundation. It was the result of a complex seedling selection process directed by Barrie Coate utilizing Rhamnus californica 'Seaview as a parent. Seaview was a cultivar introduced by the Saratoga Horticultural Foundation in 1957.
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.
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