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Rhamnus crocea
Rhamnus crocea Nutt.
Holly-leaf Buckthorn, Redberry, Redberry Buckthorn
Rhamnaceae (Buckthorn Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: rhcr
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
A spreading, much-branched shrub from 2-3 ft. tall with small, dark gray-green leaves. The clusters of cream-colored flowers are followed by showy, red berries.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Shrub
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf: Dark Green
Size Class: 1-3 ft. , 3-6 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Mar , Apr
Distribution
USA: AZ , CANative Distribution: Coast Ranges from Lake to San Diego Cos., CA
Native Habitat: Dry washes & canyons below 3000 ft.
Growing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Sun , Part Shade , Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
CaCO3 Tolerance: High
Soil Description: Dry, well-drained soils.
Conditions Comments: Will not bear berries if under stress.
Benefit
Use Ornamental: Pretty red fruit. Makes a good hedge.Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Attracts: Birds
Butterflies and Moths of North America (BAMONA)
Hermes Copper (Lycaena hermes) ![]() Larval Host |
Propagation
Description: Germination of seeds is easy. Cuttings are difficult. Seeds should be cleaned of pulp before sowing.Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: No pretreatment seems necessary. If seeds have been stored, dormancy can be broken with a cool-moist stratification period.
Commercially Avail: yes
Find Seed or Plants
Find seed sources for this species at the Native Seed Network.
View propagation protocol from Native Plants Network.
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Santa Barbara, CA
Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR
Bibliography
Bibref 1186 - Field Guide to Moths of Eastern North America (2005) Covell, C.V., Jr.Bibref 1185 - Field Guide to Western Butterflies (Peterson Field Guides) (1999) Opler, P.A. and A.B. Wright
Bibref 841 - Native Alternatives to Invasive Plants (2006) Burrell, C. C.
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Additional resources
USDA: Find Rhamnus crocea in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Rhamnus crocea in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Rhamnus crocea
Metadata
Record Modified: 2008-05-22Research By: TWC Staff