Family: Grossulariaceae |
Irrigation: In general most California native plants do not require summer watering even if they look dried up. It can also promote pest and disease problems because of the hot moist soil. Some can tolerate extra watering in fall and spring when there has been little |
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Origin: Native to central coast of California to Baja California. |
Landscape Value: Can be used as an affective barrier because of the characteristic three spines for each node, or trained as a fence or wall espalier. In the winter it will put out nice glossy green foliage and blooms profusely with bright red fuchsia like flowers. |
Life History: Nearly evergreen shrub that is dormant in summer |
Propagation: Propagation by seed recommends three months stratification (Emery, 1995). |
Climate/Zone: Sunset zones 7-9, 14-24. It is found in coastal sage scrub, chaparral, and woodlands habitats below 2500 ft. |
Ethnobotanical Value: n/a |
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade. |
Blooming Season: n/a |
Edible Part:
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Fruiting Season: n/a |
Care Instructions:
It goes dormant in the summer months so it can be pruned back if desired. Water sprouts do not need to be removed, unless they interfere with appearance of plant. Avoid summer water in most cases because it will cause rust to the leaves before they fall
