This is a handsome broadleaf evergreen from the California coast. It is more compact and slower growing than the species. Leaves smallish and dark green contrasting with reddish new branch growth, and colorful berries, which end up purple. Pollinators love the inconspicuous flowers. Coffeeberry prefers good drainage, is quite drought tolerant, likes sun or part shade. Hardy to zone 7, 10-15F family: Rhamnaceae