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Heteromeles
arbutifolia
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Toyon or California Holly |
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Form: |
Understory, Small tree |
Growth habit: |
Upright,
rounding. Can be a small tree. |
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Size: |
6' - 20' h
x 6' - 10' w |
Deciduous: |
Evergreen |
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Flowering Season: |
Summer/Fall |
Growth Rate: |
Fast |
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Flower Color: |
White |
Hardiness: |
Hardy to
1,500' |
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Exposure: |
Sun or
partial sun |
Cultural Uses: |
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Soil Moisture: |
Dry to
semi-dry |
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Soil Type: |
Sand/clay/serpentine |
CNPS Status: |
Not Listed |
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Family: |
Rosaceae |
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Distribution: |
California Floristic Province, and into Baja, CA |
Habitat: |
Chaparral,
oak woodland, mixed evergreen forest, below 3,900' |
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Wildlife Value: |
Butterflies and bees collect nectar from
the flowers. Birds and mammals love the berries. Offers offer and
nesting sites. |
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Description:
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Easy! Beautiful red berries. In fire areas,
water a little more to improve fire resistance.
Takes some pruning, but flowers only on second
year growth. Hollywood was named for this plant,
which used to cover the hillsides there. |
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