Description

This evergreen shrub grows 5'-12' high or as a small tree to 20' with loose, spreading habit. The leaves are sharply toothed and feather veined beneath. The spring flowers give fall fruit with characteristic a long feathery plume. It is very tolerant of drought situations and considered a good browse plant for animals. It can be found statewide in California at elevations of 500' to 4000' in chaparral and woodland communities. - Cornflower Farms