Frangula californica 'Eve Case' , Coffeeberry

California native Coffeeberry (previously classified as Rhamnus californica)

A slow growing evergreen shrub that grows up to six feet high and wide.  It can be pruned to maintain a smaller shape.  It has fragrant green yellow blossoms that bloom in the spring and summer.  In the fall this shrub has red berries, which can be toxic.  This plant produces a pollen that can produce an allergic reaction.

You can lightly pinch or prune at any time.  Can be sheared in spring for a formal hedge or screen.