Frangula californica ‘Mounding Manchester’, Low Form Coffeeberry

This somewhat diminutive selection of our native coffeeberry gets 3–4 feet tall and spreads to about 6 feet wide. It will accept full sun in somewhat cooler locations but enjoys a little shade in hotter regions. Give it occasional to infrequent irrigation once established. The small cream flowers which appear in spring and summer are extremely popular with bees, and the juicy, purple fruits which follow are enjoyed by birds. A great way to include this valuable habitat plant in your garden when you don’t have room for the 12 foot varieties.