Family: Rhamnaceae |
Irrigation: In general most California native plants do not require summer watering even if they look dried up. It can also promote pest and disease problems because of the hot moist soil. Some can tolerate extra watering in fall and spring when there has been little |
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Origin: Native to coast ranges and Sierra Nevada foothills, mountains of Southern California, Arizona, and Baja California (Bornstein, 2005). |
Landscape Value: Can be used as a informal screen (Western Garden Book, 2007). |
Life History: Evergreen shrub |
Propagation: The fresh seeds do not need extra treatment, but stored seeds need three months stratification (Emery,1995). |
Climate/Zone: Sunset zones 7-10, 14-23 |
Ethnobotanical Value: n/a |
Exposure: Full sun or partial shade |
Blooming Season: n/a |
Edible Part:
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Fruiting Season: n/a |
Care Instructions:
Takes sandy to clay soils with excellent drainage. Slow growing. Flowers March-June. Lightly pinch or prune anytime.
