General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 6 to 8 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Narrow, dense dark green with fine hairs
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Other: White with yellow stamens; flowers age to yellow
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Spring
Underground structures: Taproot
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Birds
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Needs specific temperature: 70-80ºF
Depth to plant seed: Plant small seeds atop soil, larger seeds just below soil.
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Coffee Bush
  • Coffee Scented Berzelia
  • White Flowered Brunia
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Berzelia albiflora
  • Synonym: Brunia albifora

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Location: Coastal San Diego County 
Date: 2019-05-08
Location: Coastal San Diego County 
Date: 2019-05-08

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