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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…
Canyon gooseberry This summer deciduous shrub grows to 6-12′ tall. It has dramatic arching branches with thorns that help to deter predators. Hummingbirds and bees like the flowers. Birds and other wildlife loves the fruit. This is a great plant to use under oaks in the garden. Make sure to avoid direct water during the…
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….
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…
Thimbleberry This deciduous shrub grows 4’ tall by 6’ wide Thimbleberry can be used in the landscape as an accent, for the edible fruit, erosion control on damp slopes, and as a ground cover. The notable white flowers (3/4 – 2”) emerge spring through summer, and the fruits are an important food source for many…
California blackberry A deciduous climbing or trailing evergreen shrub. Native blackberry is not aggressive like it’s Himalayan cousin. The berries are edible and tasty. Flowers host beneficial insects. Good creek-side for erosion control. Tolerates salt spray in shoreline and bluff plantings. Flowers February – June and berries July-August Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade Water: Light,…
Willow dock Willow dock is a perennial herb that grows upright or sometimes prostrate and spreading. It grows 1-3 feet tall. Commonly found along streams and canyon bottoms where there is a source of water. The reddish flowers appear April-June followed by green then bronze colored seeds that persist on the plant. A valuable addition…