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California Native Plant

Prunus ilicifolia ilicfolia

Holly-Leaf or Islay Cherry

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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

 

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

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.