Frangula purshiana

RHS Plant Profile
Californian bearberry

Save a plant

Where do you want to save Frangula purshiana?

Plants I own
Wishlist
Go to My Plants

Other common names

Californian bearberry, cascara, cascara sagrada

Synonyms

Rhamnus purshiana

Trees

Size

Time to Maturity
No preference

Botanical Details

Family
Rhamnaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Genus
Frangula can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs or trees, with simple leaves that often colour well in autumn, and tiny yellowish flowers followed by red or black fruit
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
Western N America