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Botanical Name:
Heteromeles arbutifolia
Common Name(s):
Toyon, California Holly
Photographer:
West/Normans/Frommer
Description:
Toyon is a California native evergreen shrub that grows 8-15ft. high and spreading 2-3ft. It has leathery toothed leaves, white summer flowers and clusters of red winter berries. It tolerates full sun or partial shade, heat, smog, wind and heavy or light soils. It is drought tolerant, attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. - Cornflower Farms
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Notes:
Hardy to 10 degrees F
Culture:
Sun:
Half
Water:
Low
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Hydrozones:
#1
Soil Type:
Sandy
Soil Condition:
Soil pH:
Neutral
Adverse Factors:
N/A
Design:
Design Styles:
Desert
Accenting Features:
N/A
Seasonal Interest:
Winter
Location Uses:
Bank
Special Uses:
Full
Attracts Wildlife:
Birds
Anatomy:
Flower Color:
White
Flower Season:
Spring
Leaf Color:
Dark Green
Bark Color:
N/A
Fruit Color:
Red
Fruit Season:
Winter
Fruit Type:
Berry
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