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Tolerates almost any soil type. Prefers part shade or shade in coastal sites, and shade in inland sites. Selected for the garden. Grows well in dry, dappled shade under oak trees. Berries are non-toxic to dogs and cats.
Shrub
2 ft Tall
3 - 5 ft Wide
Spreading, Upright
Moderate, Slow
Evergreen
Yellow
Spring
Bank stabilization, Deer resistant, Groundcover, Lawn alternative
Deep Shade, Full Sun, Partial Shade
Low
Easy
25
Fast, Medium, Slow
Tolerates a wide variety of soils.
Prune to clean out dead branches, in winter after birds have consumed berries.
Habitat: Woodland, forest, stream banks, slopes, canyons Plant Community: Red Fir Forest, Yellow Pine Forest, Chaparral, Oak Woodland
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus var. laevigatus), Hairy Honeysuckle, Hummingbird Sage (Salvia spathacea), Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia var. agrifolia)