Frangula californica 'Leatherleaf' (Coffeeberry 'Leatherleaf')

Other names: Rhamnus californica 'Leatherleaf', Coffeeberry 'Leatherleaf', Coffee berry 'Leatherleaf', Californian coffee tree 'Leatherleaf', Rhamnus californica 'Leather Leaf', Alder buckthorn 'Leatherleaf'

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
  • North
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Drought tolerant once established. Will not tolerate prolonged freezing.

Suggested uses

Coastal, Beds and borders, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Wildlife

UK hardiness

H3

USDA zones

Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Low
South Coastal = Very Low
South Inland = Low
High and Intermediate Desert = Inappropriate
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Cushion or Mound Forming

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested.

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