Rhamnus californicus

Coffeeberry

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Common Name:

Coffeeberry

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Yellow

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

1

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

455 cm

Maximum width:

455 cm

Coffeeberry (Rhamnus californicus) - Description

Perennial and deciduous shrubs and small trees with simple leaves that produce dark blue berries.

Coffeeberry (Rhamnus californicus) - Growth

Best growth in full sun or partial shade.

Coffeeberry (Rhamnus californicus) - Planting

Sow seeds in containers. Provide protection from the cold for young plants. Evergreen species may be propagated by semi-ripe cutting in summer. Deciduous species may be propagated by greenwood cuttings in early summer.

Coffeeberry (Rhamnus californicus) - Pest

Prone to scale, caterpillars and rust.

Coffeeberry (Rhamnus californicus) - Interesting facts

Native Americans used this plant as an herbal laxative. Apparently its ingestion was limited to small amounts because its laxative powers are rather strong.