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Spiny Redberry This tough, adaptable shrub is found around the Bay Area on dry slopes ranging from full sun to full shade. It grows to 5′ wide x 5′ tall. Small deep green foliage (leaves are noticeably smaller than Rhamnus ilicifolia) provides a nice contrast to the grays of so many chaparral plants. Stunning in…
Hollyleaf redberry Fast growing, handsome, evergreen shrub, often treelike, to 15 ft. high. A good plant for dry banks and informal screens in hot, dry areas (takes well to pruning). Has attractive holly-like leaves and ornamental red berries in the fall. All Rhamnus species attract butterflies & beneficial insects. Songbirds, including the California Bluebird, Mockingbird,…
Fragrant sumac Fragrant sumac is a deciduous shrub that grows from 2-4 feet tall and 6-10 feet wide. The triple lobed leaves are medium green that turn attractive shades of orange, red and purple in autumn. Fragrant sumac is a totally non-poisonous plant. Tiny yellow flowers bloom at the twig tips in early spring, male…
Lemonade-berry This large evergreen shrub has dark, glossy green leaves which tend to be leathery and rounded at the tips. Growth rate is moderate to 4′-5′ tall, spreading to 15′ or more across. Native to California slopes above the coast. Pink flowers put on quite a show in February and March (January to July if…
Sugar bush Sugar bush is an evergreen shrub to small tree. It is tough and easy to grow, and very fast growing once established. A 5 gallon container plant can reach 10 feet in about 3 years. Its size varies from 6-30′ tall and wide. Space 6 to 12′ apart. Pinkish flowers blooms in the…
Golden Currant Golden currant is a colorful showy shrub. Fast growing to about 3-6′ tall. This deciduous shrub is very easy to grow. The scented bright yellow flowers (April – May) are well liked by the hummingbirds. The flavorful berries that are about the size of blueberries can be either yellow, red, or purple when…
Wax currant Wax currant is a deciduous, thornless shrub with a rounded shape. It will grow 3-5 feet tall and wide. The pink dangling flowers come out in early summer followed by smooth berries that are soft and juicy, with a mild, but unusual, fruity taste. The entire plant is aromatic with a spicy scent….
Spreading gooseberry Ribes divaricatum is a spiny deciduous shrub that grows 3 to 9 ft tall. White flowers are profuse, but not particularly showy. The berries are eatable, and are ripe when black. It likes shady areas and riparian corridors. It is found in central oak woodland, mixed evergreen forest, and Redwood forest along the…
Chaparral currant A 5′ – 10′ deciduous shrub Endemic to California. It likes sun along the coast and cool climates to part shade inland with good drainage. Looks its garden best with mulch, and little extra water in the spring. Adorned with fragrant pink flower clusters October – March followed by edible red fruits. One…
Red flowering currant A deciduous shrub that grows to 5 feet tall. Lime colored roundish leaves and long showy pendulums of pink flower clusters that cover the plant during the winter. East to grow in the Bay Area in many garden situations. Drought tolerant in coastal conditions and does well under oaks Flowers February to…
Fuchsia-flowered Gooseberry Fuchsia-flowered gooseberry is a semi-evergreen shrub growing 4′ tall by 6′ wide. This popular shrub is one of our showiest natives. The plant’s spiny, arching branches are covered in inch long, dangling cherry red blossoms from January – April. Great hummingbird plant. The flowers are followed by red fruits which persist through summer….
Catalina Perfume An evergreen shrub that grows 3′ to 6′ tall and 6′-12′ wide. Its has dark shiny green leathery leaves that are fragrant after rains. The red bark, and small purplish flowers and a lovely contrast to the leaves. Flowers Jan – May, fruits May to July. This plant looks great all year long…
Matilija poppy This popular evergreen shrub can grow from 8-10 ft tall and may grow extensively in width. It’s expansive growth make it perfect for erosion control. Hailed as the prize of California’s wildflowers, the Matilija poppy is definitely striking. The flowers are the largest of any species native to California, reaching 6-8 in wide….
California rose This deciduous shrub grows up to 8’ tall and can be used in the landscape as an informal spiny hedge, or along a water course or water feature. This plant adapts to heavy clay soil and spreads by suckering roots to form a thicket. The large pink flowers have a rich rose fragrance…
Nootka rose This is a large (5′-8′ high x 4′-6′ wide), deciduous, arching shrub that is quite winter hardy and tolerant of wet locations. Covered with prickles, it is an aggressive spreader and requires some summer water for best performance. The Nootka rose takes its name from the Nuu-chah-nulth people, who are commonly though incorrectly…
Salmon berry Salmon berry is a deciduous shrub that can grow to a height of 6-10’ and spread out to form thick stands. This tall and erect shrub looks beautiful at the edges of a garden where its bright pink to dark red blooms are visible throughout their long blooming cycle where they are a…