Botanical Name: Prunus ilicifolia
Common Name: Hollyleaf Cherry, Islay Type of Plant: dicot: shrub/tree Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an upright, densely branching plant, forming an oval to rounded canopy; older plants become more treelike with a sturdy trunk and primary branches Height 10' - 20' (30') Spread equal Growth Rate slow-moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun preferred; tolerates partial; thrives inland Soil prefers well-draining, drier soils Hardiness hardy (zones 7-9, 14-24):can tolerate frosts to 4000' Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate, broadly oval-elliptic; leathery, medium to dark green, with distinctive toothed margins; 1"-2" long Flowers creamy white, small, in terminal racemes 1"-2" long; May - June Fruit a drupe; dark maroon-red, to black, 1/2" diameter; fleshy Propagation: seed Usage: background, screens or loose tall hedges, valued for its heavy bloom and clean foliage; can be easily developed into a small accent tree (for form) with pruning; can be trained as a formal hedge Landscape Care: Watering prefers an infrequent deep soaking after establishment; is very drought tolerant Fertilizing little needed Pruning to shape desired; for best flower production, wait until blooming season has ended (summer) Pests/Diseases aphids, scale in heavily shaded locations; very resistant to oak root fungus Special Conditions/Other Origin: Southern California to Baja Family: Rosaceae Notes: |
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