Eve Case Coffeeberry

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Eve Case coffeeberry (Frangula californica 'Eve Case') is an evergreen shrub with dark red branches and dense dark-green oval leaves. The greenish flowers are not showy, unlike the attractive berries which turn red, purple, and finally black over the summer. Coffeeberry is a fairly common plant native to California and southwestern Oregon. This variety is smaller than others.

The berries attract a variety of birds.

Coffeeberry is easy to prune. This variety makes a great and fire resistant clipped hedge. Due to its small size, it is a good choice for pots or containers.

Plant overview

Plant type

Shrub

Size

3 - 6 ft Tall
4 - 6 ft Wide

Form

Rounded

Growth rate

slow

Dormancy

Evergreen

Color

Green

Flowering season

Spring

Special uses

Bank stabilization, Hedge

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water

Very Low, Low

Ease of care

Easy

Cold tolerance

Soil drainage

Fast, Medium, Slow

Soil description

Tolerates a wide variety of soils.
Soil PH: 5.0 - 8.0

Maintenance

Takes pruning well. Upright forms may be pruned to form a hedge.

Companion plants

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Because the species is found in various habitats throughout the state and is tolerant of garden conditions, it can be combined with a wide variety of trees and shrubs.

Wildlife supported

Bats

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Alternative names

Common names:

Eve Case California Coffeeberry

Botanical names:

Rhamnus californica 'Eve Case'

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Thanks to Moosa Creek Nursery and the Theodore Payne Foundation for sharing information about this plant