Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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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 type

Shrub

Size

20 ft Tall

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Color

Cream, Brown

Flowering season

Summer

Special uses

Bank stabilization, Hedge

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*

Plant communities

Chaparral, Woodland

Bats
Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 33 likely

Confirmed Likely

Polyphemus moth

Antheraea polyphemus

Orange Tortrix Moth

Argyrotaenia franciscana

Oblique-Banded Leafroller Moth

Choristoneura rosaceana

Clepsis fucana