Heteromeles arbutifolia
California Holly
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California Holly (Heteromeles arbutifolia) - Description
H. arbutifolia is native to the California Coast Rnages, Sierra Nevada foothills, and Baja California. It bears thick, leathery glossy dark green leaves with small white flowers in clusters, which appear in the summer. They are followed by pea-sized bright red berries.
California Holly (Heteromeles arbutifolia) - Blooming
Clusters of small white flowers appear in the summer and give rise to pea-sized bright red fruit that persist through the winter. Its red berries ripen around Christmas.
California Holly (Heteromeles arbutifolia) - Growth
Toyon is an evergreen shrub that does well in sun or partial shade. It tolerates heat, drought, and poor soils.
California Holly (Heteromeles arbutifolia) - Planting
Propagate from half-hardened cuttings or by seed. If planting by seed, clean off as much pulp as possible, even letting them rot for one week. Plant in ground in fall, or grow in containers for one year.
California Holly (Heteromeles arbutifolia) - Pest
Fire blight.
California Holly (Heteromeles arbutifolia) - Interesting facts
Hollywood, California is rumored to be named after this plant, abundant in Hollywood Hills.
California Holly (Heteromeles arbutifolia) - Soil and irrigation
This plant tolerates drought well, but will look more attractive with moderate water.
