Frangula californica 'Mound San Bruno'
Common name:
Mound San Bruno Coffeeberry
Mound San Bruno California Buckthorn
Pronunciation:
FRANG-gew-la kal-i-for-NI-ka
Family:
Rhamnaceae
Genus:
Synonyms:
Rhamnus californica
Type:
Broadleaf
Native to (or naturalized in) Oregon:
Yes
- Broadleaf evergreen shrub, more compact than the species, growing to 4-6 ft (1.2-1.6 m) tall and twice wide, or wider. Leaves dark green and narrow. Flower are greenish-white and rather inconspicuous, but they are followed by dark red, almost black, fruit.
- Sun or shade. Not particular about soil, limited or no irrigation required, can be pruned and shaped. Can be used as a large-scale ground cover.
- Hardy to USDA Zone 7 The selection was made by Roger Raiche.
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plant habit, in shade
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leaves
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leaves and flower buds
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leaves and flowers
