Rhamnus californica 'Bonita Linda'

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Rhamnus californica 'Bonita Linda'

Species Name: Rhamnus californica 'Bonita Linda'
Common Name: Bonita Linda Coffeeberry

Large shrub excellent as an informal hedge or screen. Grey-green leaves, red bark, and showy berries in fall make this a great addition to a habitat garden. Berries are attractive (but not edible) turning from red to purple to black.

Plant Family: Rhamnaceae

Plant Type: Shrub

Height by Width: 8' H x 10' W

Growth Habit: Upright shrub

Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen

Growth Rate: Moderate

Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Soil Preference: Adaptable

Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant to moderate

Cold Hardy to: 6,900'

Flower Season: Spring

Flower Color: Cream

Endangered?: Not Listed

Distribution: Selected for the garden

Natural Habitat: Coastal-sage scrub, chaparral, woodlands, forests. Elevation: below 6,900'

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