Frangula (Rhamnus) californica
Coffeeberry
Coffee berry is an excellent wildlife plant offering berries for birds and nectar for butterflies. It is both fast growing and easy to grow in a variety of situations. The berries age from red to black.
Categories Frangula, Plants, Rhamnaceae
Common name: Coffeeberry
Exposure: Full sun
Water: Occasional water
Form: Shrub
Height: 6-15 feet
Flower color: Green, White
Bloom time: Spring, Summer
Habitat: Scrub, chaparral, woodland
Butterfly Friendly
Acknowledgements
Mike Luther
The Santa Cruz County California Native Plant Society dedicates the Spring 2021 Plant Sale in memory of Mike Luther, longtime plant propagation team leader extraordinaire. Many of the plants in this sale are the last Mike shepherded for our Chapter. Enjoy them with his good wishes.Â

Suncrest Nurseries
Santa Cruz County CNPS gratefully thanks Suncrest Nurseries for their continued hosting of our propagation endeavors. Suncrest generously provides nursery space and materials, allowing us to bring more of CA’s native flora to your gardens.