Botanical Name: Comarostaphylis diversifolia
Common Name: Summer holly Type of Plant: dicot: shrub/tree Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an erect, mostly single-trunked plant, with dense branching to form an oval or rounded full canopy; older plants resemble Toyon, but have a distinctive swollen basal burl Height 5' - 15' (20') Spread 2/3 to equal Growth Rate slow Environment: Exposure outdoors prefers full sun; tolerates some shade inland Soil tolerates most; thrives in deep clay loam habitats Hardiness (zones 14-24); adapts best to warm low-elevation locations with marine influenced climate Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate, oblong to elliptic, leathery; 3/4"-3" long, dark green above, pale green/tomentose beneath; margins strongly revolute and somewhat finely serrate Flowers white, urn-shaped (resembling manzanita flowers), in mostly terminal clusters or racemes; April - June Fruit a berry; round, red, 1/4" diameter, with warty surface Propagation: seed Usage: an accent small tree or a large shrub, valued for its attractive display of both flowers and fruit; large screen or background plantings; good for slope plantings in sunny dry locales Landscape Care: Watering periodic deep-soak irrigation, especially in summer; avoid shallow watering Fertilizing as needed; little is needed after establishment Pruning to shape desired; head high if a tree shape is wanted; selectively head back to promote full, dense growth Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other the fleshy berries attract many birds Origin: Southern California/Baja Family: Ericaceae Notes: |
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