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Alder Buckthorn

Alder Buckthorn

Frangula alnus

shrub
MedicinalDynamic AccumulatorBiomass/Mulch

A deciduous shrub with small greenish-white flowers in spring followed by red berries that ripen to black in late summer. Tolerant of wet soils and useful for wildlife habitat and naturalized areas.

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California Lilac

California Lilac

Ceanothus 'Ray Hartman'

shrub
Nitrogen FixerPollinator-friendlyDrought-hardy

A vigorous California native shrub with deep blue flower clusters in spring and attractive evergreen foliage. Extremely drought-tolerant once established and excellent for water-wise gardens.

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California Lilac

California Lilac

Ceanothus thyrsiflorus

shrub
Nitrogen FixerPollinator-friendlyDrought-hardy

A native California shrub prized for its vibrant blue flower clusters and evergreen foliage, thriving in drought conditions once established. Excellent for dry gardens, pollinator support, and low-water permaculture landscapes.

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Coast Whitethorn

Coast Whitethorn

Ceanothus incanus

shrub
Nitrogen FixerPollinator-friendlyDrought-hardy

An evergreen native California shrub with clusters of small white flowers in spring. It thrives in dry, sunny sites and needs little water once established.

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Coffeeberry

Coffeeberry

Frangula californica

shrub
EdibleDrought-hardyEvergreen

A California native shrub with small white flowers and decorative red berries that turn black when ripe. Hardy, drought-tolerant, and attractive to wildlife.

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Jujube

Jujube

Ziziphus jujuba

tree
EdiblePollinator-friendlyMedicinal

A hardy, drought-tolerant deciduous tree bearing small sweet-tart fruits resembling dates, prized in Asian cuisine and traditional medicine. Extremely cold-hardy and low-maintenance once established, making it valuable for permaculture and edible landscapes.

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New Jersey Tea

New Jersey Tea

Ceanothus americanus

shrub
EdibleNitrogen FixerPollinator-friendly

A native deciduous shrub producing delicate white flower clusters in late spring and early summer, historically used to make tea. Extremely drought-tolerant once established and valuable for dry sites, poor soils, and supporting pollinators.

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Point Reyes Ceanothus

Point Reyes Ceanothus

Ceanothus gloriosus 'Emily Brown'

groundcover
Nitrogen FixerPollinator-friendlyDrought-hardy

A low-growing California native groundcover with glossy evergreen foliage and vibrant deep blue flowers in spring. Extremely drought-tolerant once established and ideal for coastal gardens.

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