Spiny redberry

Rhamnus crocea

Rhamnus

Rhamnaceae

Flowering Plants

Zone 4–9

🐾 Pet-Safe

Spiny redberry is a tough, slow-growing native shrub best suited for outdoor gardens in California and the Southwest. Plant in partial shade with well-drained soil and water moderately, allowing the soil to dry between waterings. Its spiny branches and red berries provide excellent wildlife habitat with minimal intervention needed.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Slow

Mature Height

120″ – 360″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

60″

Flowers

red

Watering Schedule

Every 10-14 Days • Water Deeply But Infrequently; Allow Soil To Dry Slightly Between Waterings

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Temperature

-25° – 95°F

Mature Spread

up to 180″

Root Depth

Shallow

Foliage

Medium

Propagation: Seed

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Arizona

California

Mexican Pacific Is.

Mexico Northeast

Mexico Northwest

Nevada

Oregon

Attracts

🐝 Bees

🐝 Birds

🐝 Butterflies

Safety & Use

⚕ Medicinal

🐾 Pet-safe

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Image: trefle.io — Taken Jan 19, 2022 by Shehadi Ramiz (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones

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