California Shrub is a term used to describe a variety of shrubs that are native to the state of California. SUMAC (5 letters) is a deciduous shrub with compound leaves and small red fruits. SPIREA (6 letters) is a genus of flowering shrubs with small white or pink flowers. Azalea (6 letters) is an evergreen shrub with colorful flowers in shades of pink, purple, and white. Oleander (8 letters) is an evergreen shrub with fragrant pink, white, or yellow flowers. All of these shrubs are popular choices for landscaping in California.