Umbellularia californica [O'Brien dwarf] Variegated Foliage well-drained soil and only occasional

well-drained soil and only occasional summer water

bright scarlet flowers until frost

Florida and along the Pacific West Coast

Remains evergreen most winters

Umbellularia californica [O'Brien dwarf] Variegated Foliage well-drained soil and only occasionalA 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,