Frangula californica ssp. tomentella - Hoary Coffeeberry (Plant) asclepias Cold Hardy to 15 degrees

Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Unknown Natural Habitat Chaparral

Sierra Nevada

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All of the plants are native to California - making them uniquely adept at managing the harsh climate - and include perennials

Frangula californica ssp. tomentella - Hoary Coffeeberry (Plant) asclepias Cold Hardy to 15 degreesAn attractive shrub that tolerates sun or shade. This subspecies has grayer foliage that appears almost velvety. In the late summer and fall it produces attractive (but not edible) berries that turn from red to purple to black. Plant Characteristics Family Name Rhamnaceae Species Name Frangula californica ssp. tomentella Common Name Hoary Coffeeberry Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Coast Part Sun, Inland Part Sun, Inland Shade, Water