Desert Hoary Coffeeberry

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Plant description

Desert Hoary Coffeeberry (Rhamnus tomentella ssp. ursina) is a native shrub that grows in Southern and Central California, primarily in the Desert Mountains and Mojave Desert regions. It tends to grow at elevations from 3900-6900 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Shrub

Size

20 ft Tall

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Sunset Zones

2, 3, 7*, 14*, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

Natural setting

Plant communities

Chaparral, Woodland

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 8 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Euchlaena mollisaria

Elegant Sheepmoth

Hemileuca eglanterina

Ceanothus Silkmoth

Hyalophora euryalus

Western Carpet

Melanolophia imitata

Alternative names

Common names:

Desert Hoary Coffeeberry

Botanical names:

Rhamnus tomentella ssp. ursina, Rhamnus californica ssp. ursina

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