A vigorous California native shrub with fine-textured, bright green foliage that produces small white flowers in fall and winter. Highly drought-tolerant and excellent for erosion control and low-maintenance landscapes.
Overview
Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
fast
Size
1.5–3′ tall × 4–6′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
high
Zone 7bZone 11b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 7b to Zone 11b
pH Range
68.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 6 to 8.5
Soil Texture
Coarse, Medium
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
FallWinter
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
California native
Native to: California
Function & Care
erosion controlwildlife benefitwindbreak
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting
Notable Cultivars
'Twin Peaks' and 'Pigeon Point' are low-growing prostrate selections reaching 1–2 feet tall and spreading 6–8 feet, specifically bred for erosion control and fire-safe gardens.
