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Rhamnus californica 'Leatherleaf' - Coffeeberry
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Rhamnus californica 'Leatherleaf' -
Photo by Sonja Wilcomer

Botanic Name: Rhamnus californica 'Leatherleaf'
Common Name: Coffeeberry
Size: 9'h x 9'w
Sun: Sun-shd
H20: Occ.H2O/moist
Attracts Butterflies
Type: larvae
Good Under Oaks
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* Easy to Grow!
Description:
This selection of coffeeberry, from a north facing slope on Montara Mountain, has large, dark leaves that are rolled under at the edges, giving it a Rhododendron like look. It will grow 8' high and 8' wide. Showy red to purple berries appear in fall and persist into winter. Plant in full sun or shade and give occasional summer water. A versatile background plant, as well as being the host of many beneficial insects.

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