Botanical Name: Heteromeles arbutifolia
Common Name: Toyon, California holly Type of Plant: dicot: tree/shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an erect, multi-trunked plant, with branches growing upwards and outwards to form a dense rounded canopy; remains shrubby in dry, sunny locations, becomes more open in moist or shaded locations Height 10-20' (30') Spread equal Growth Rate moderate-fast Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun preferred; tolerates partial Soil well-draining, somewhat dry soils; sensitive to wet Hardiness hardy (zones 5-24); prefers coastal foothill/valleys Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate (sometimes whorled at tips of branches), elliptic-oblong; serrate margins, 2-4" long, leathery, dark green, pale below Flowers white, tiny (1/4" across) in terminal panicle-clusters; April-September Fruit a small pome; pale to bright red, ovoid, 1/4" long Propagation: seed (plant directly when ripe, remove outer pulp) Usage: an excellent small accent tree for its form, foliage, flowers and fruit; usable as patio tree or espalier; large background shrub mass or screen; good on slopes for erosion control Landscape Care: Watering an occasional deep soak is preferred; becomes very drought-tolerant after established; avoid lawn watering unless drainage is excellent Fertilizing little required except where frequently watered Pruning as a tree, head high; thin out for picturesque shape Pests/Diseases relatively free, may get bacterial fireblight Special Conditions/Other Origin: Southern California/Baja Family: Rosaceae Notes: |
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