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Prunus ilicifolia ssp. lyonii

Catalina Cherry

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Jerry Sortomme SBCC

 

Description

The Catalina Cherry is an evergreen shrub that grows 15'-25' high and 10'-15' wide. It has a tree-like habit. It develops showy white flowers in the spring and red changing to black fruit in the summer. It is resistant to oak root fungus. The Catalina Cherry is native to CA, is drought tolerant, a beneficial insect plant, and attracts butterflies. New foliage is apple green in color, turning to dark green. Catalina Cherry is great for privacy hedges because of the dense foliage.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green, Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Black, Red

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Tropical, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Foundation

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Hedge, Screen, Wind Break

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Butterflies, Wildlife

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.