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California Native Plant

Prunus ilicifolia ilicfolia

Holly-Leaf or Islay Cherry

Plant photo of: Prunus ilicifolia ilicfolia
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Greg Applegate/Frommer

 

Description

The hollyleaf cherry is an evergreen shrub or tree that grows 20-40 ft. tall. It has dark green toothed foliage, white flowers, and red berries in the fall. The hollyleaf is native to California,drought tolerant, and is a beneficial insect plant. -Cornflower Farms

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

6-12', 25-40'

Width Range

6-12'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Seascape

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Fall

Location Uses

Background

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Hedge, Screen, Wind Break, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Water high water-use plants separately from low water-use plants.

Low water-use plants can grow with one-half the water needed by high water-use plants, and can be easily damaged from over watering.