Lycium californicum - California Box Thorn (Plant) Fire A summer shade tree that

A summer shade tree that is both heat and wind tolerant

introduced by Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Natural Habitat N/A

Also good for deserts and high elevations

Plant Characteristics Family Name Ericaceae Species Name Arctostaphylos 'Ophio-viridis' Common Name Ophio-Viridis or Greensnake Manzanita Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast-Sun

Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Selected for the garden by Carol Bornstein Natural Habitat Bluffs

Lycium californicum - California Box Thorn (Plant) Fire A summer shade tree thatBox thorn makes an excellent barrier plant due to its thorny branches. It is also a good bird plant, since its berries attract birds and the thorns act as a deterrent to predators such as the family cat. Plant Characteristics Family Name Solanaceae Species Name Lycium californicum Common Name California Box Thorn Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Purple, Violet,