Rhamnus (Frangula) californica 'Salt Point' - Salt Point California coffeeberry

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Rhamnus (Frangula) californica 'Salt Point' is a superb choice for any garden, known commonly as the Salt Point California Coffeeberry. As a key player in the 'Shrub' category, this versatile specimen flourishes with striking, evergreen foliage that offers a year-round appeal. Its glossy, serrated leaves take the center stage, forming a rich canopy that serves as a dramatic backdrop to discrete clusters of small, white flowers which enliven the shrubbery in late spring to early summer. The real show-stopper, however, are the transforming berries that color-shift from a vibrant emerald green, to a fiery red, eventually settling on an elegant black when fully mature. This ever-changing display invites an assortment of wildlife, especially birds, to your garden. Boasting a resilient nature, the Salt Point California Coffeeberry thrives in various conditions from basking in full sunshine to thriving comfortably in partial shade while maintaining an impressive resistance to disease. With a size that scales to an impressive 6 feet in both height and width, and a low to moderate water requirement, the Coffeeberry provides ease for landscaping enthusiasts. This indigenous Californian beauty offers an attractive balance of robust character, minimal upkeep, and striking visual interest, seamlessly fitting into borders, hedges or native garden designs. Feel good about adding the Coffeeberry to your landscape, contributing to your local ecosystem as it serves as an essential food source for our feathered friends.