Description

Coffeeberry is a versatile and robust California native evergreen shrub that serves as a foundational plant in water-wise and habitat gardens. It grows into a large, dense mound of handsome, deep green foliage that provides an excellent backdrop for flowering plants. Incredibly adaptable, it thrives from full sun to deep shade and requires minimal water once established. Its nectar-rich flowers support pollinators, and its namesake berries—which resemble coffee beans—offer a long-lasting show of color and are a vital food source for many bird species.

• Versatile Native Shrub: A large, dense, rounded shrub that can reach 6-10 feet tall and wide, serving as an excellent background, screen, or habitat thicket.

• Superb Wildlife Plant: The small greenish flowers are a valuable early-season nectar source. The abundant berries, which ripen from green through red to a deep purplish-black, provide food for birds throughout summer and fall.

• Extremely Drought & Shade Tolerant: Once established, it is highly drought-tolerant and uniquely adaptable, growing well in conditions ranging from full sun to full shade.

• Low Maintenance & Ecological: Requires little to no pruning or supplemental fertilizer. It is a key plant for restoration projects, slope stabilization, and creating wildlife corridors.

• California Garden Staple: An indispensable, carefree plant for native gardens, oak understories, and as a large informal hedge in both coastal and inland landscapes.