Prunus ilicifolia ssp. lyonii |
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Catalina Cherry |
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 with low water needs, 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.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
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
Low, Medium
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:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.