Adolphia californica - Spineshrub, California Adolphia (Plant) Size:1G Outer North Coast Ranges Natural

Outer North Coast Ranges Natural Habitat Dry

Important habitat plant for birds and mammals

blue-green selection makes a nice accent among flowering perennials and shrubs

and collaborative conservation and serves as the primary text for the California Naturalist Program

Adolphia californica - Spineshrub, California Adolphia (Plant) Size:1G Outer North Coast Ranges NaturalThis unassuming shrub is surprisingly showy when in bloom, with masses of cream colored flowers. Stiff green branches are covered with thorns making it a great barrier plant while also providing safe cover for birds. Evergreen with summer irrigation. Plant Characteristics Family Name Rhamnaceae Species Name Adolphia californica Common Name Spineshrub, California Adolphia Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil