Umbellularia californica [O'Brien dwarf] Variegated Foliage bright scarlet flowers until frost

bright scarlet flowers until frost

Pollinator attractor

confusa's beautiful sprays of apricot to gold fall flowers

Remains evergreen most winters

Sun to dappled shade with regular summer water at least until well established

Umbellularia californica [O'Brien dwarf] Variegated Foliage bright scarlet flowers until frostA Cistus introduction. These Siskiyou endemic forms reach only 6 8 feet tall as dense shrubs with evergreen leaves emerging bronze and aging to deep green. This collection with leaves held upright displaying bluish undersides. Small clusters of brush like, yellow flowers in late winter produce shiny, green, nearly 1" avocados in autumn. Aromatic leaves can be used as seasoning. Drought tolerant for sun or part shade. Frost hardy to 10F, USDA zone 6,