Prunus ilicifolia ssp. ilicifolia, Hollyleaf Cherry
Prunus ilicifolia ssp. ilicifolia, Hollyleaf Cherry
A California Native tree or shrub that can reach a height of 40' tall and 20' wide. Small white and purple flowers bloom in the winter and spring. It has dark purple berries and holly like leaves. Can be used for bank stabilization and hedges. This plant produces a pollen that can produce an allergic reaction.
You can pinch or prune lightly if you want to grow this into a hedge or screen in the late storing after flowering.
Plant with:
Manzanita (Arctostaphylos species), Sagebrush (Artemisia species), California Encelia (Encelia californica), Buckwheat (Eriogonum species), Chaparral Mallow (Malacothamnus fasciculatus), Sage (Salvia species), Ceanothus species, Yucca species, Dudleya species, and cactus species
| Family Name | Rosaceae |
| Species Name | Prunus ilicifolia ssp. ilicifolia |
| Common Name | Hollyleaf Cherry |
| Native to | California, Baja |
| Plant Type | Large shrub, small tree |
| Height x Width | 5-40’ x 5-20’ (canopy) |
| Growth Habit | Rounded, dense, spreading canopy when mature |
| Growth Rate | Slow, moderate (depending on water availability) |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Water Requirement | Low |
| Soil Type | Tolerates a variety of soils, medium drainage |
| Flower Color | Cream, white |
| Flowering Months | Winter, spring |
| Evergreen/Deciduous | Evergreen |
| Fragrant | Mildly |
| Cold Hardy to | 20° F |
| Attracts pollinators | Bees, butterflies, birds |
| Container Plant | Yes |
| Erosion Control | Yes |
| Bank Stabilization | Yes |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Deer resistant | Yes |
| Local plant | Yes |
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Prunus ilicifolia ssp. ilicifolia, Hollyleaf Cherry
A California Native tree or shrub that can reach a height of 40' tall and 20' wide. Small white and purple flowers bloom in the winter and spring. It has dark purple berries and holly like leaves. Can be used for bank stabilization and hedges. This plant produces a pollen that can produce an allergic reaction.
You can pinch or prune lightly if you want to grow this into a hedge or screen in the late storing after flowering.
Plant with:
Manzanita (Arctostaphylos species), Sagebrush (Artemisia species), California Encelia (Encelia californica), Buckwheat (Eriogonum species), Chaparral Mallow (Malacothamnus fasciculatus), Sage (Salvia species), Ceanothus species, Yucca species, Dudleya species, and cactus species
| Family Name | Rosaceae |
| Species Name | Prunus ilicifolia ssp. ilicifolia |
| Common Name | Hollyleaf Cherry |
| Native to | California, Baja |
| Plant Type | Large shrub, small tree |
| Height x Width | 5-40’ x 5-20’ (canopy) |
| Growth Habit | Rounded, dense, spreading canopy when mature |
| Growth Rate | Slow, moderate (depending on water availability) |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Water Requirement | Low |
| Soil Type | Tolerates a variety of soils, medium drainage |
| Flower Color | Cream, white |
| Flowering Months | Winter, spring |
| Evergreen/Deciduous | Evergreen |
| Fragrant | Mildly |
| Cold Hardy to | 20° F |
| Attracts pollinators | Bees, butterflies, birds |
| Container Plant | Yes |
| Erosion Control | Yes |
| Bank Stabilization | Yes |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Deer resistant | Yes |
| Local plant | Yes |