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California Native Plant

Prunus lyonii

Catalina Cherry

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Information by: Cornflower Farms        Photographer: Jerry Sortomme SBCC

 

Description

The Catalina cherry is an evergreen tree or shrub that grows 15-40 ft. high and wide. It develops showy white flowers in the in spring and red fruits in the fall. It is resistant to oak root fungus. The Catalina cherry is native to California, is drought tolerant, is a beneficial insect plant and attracts butterflies.

 

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.

Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.