| Common Name |
Hollyleaf cherry |
| Latin Name |
Prunus ilicifolia |
| Native Habitat |
Dry slopes of coastal mountain north to 5,000 feet |
| Soil |
Dry to moist, decomposed granite, sand, clay loam,
limestone, low to some organic content, well drained |
| Water |
Once to twice per month depending on soil in hot weather |
| Height X Width |
Slowly to 25 feet X 25 feet, usual 8 feet X 8 feet |
| Protective Mechanism |
Holly shaped leaves |
| Leaves |
Holly shaped, evergreen |
| Garden Suitability |
Songbird, Mountain |
| Ornamental Value |
White flower spikes in spring, bright red cherries in
fall |
| Nature Value |
Fruits eaten by birds and animals |
| Native American Uses |
Fruits eaten raw, meat of seed leached, ground and baked
to make pinole |
| Links |
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| Data |
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| Nursery, images, and
data |
http://www.laspilitas.com/plants/541.htm |
| Images and data |
http://www.calflora.net/bloomingplants/hollyleafcherry.html |
| Images and data |
http://www.pechanga-nsn.gov/page?pageId=20 |
| Images and data |
http://www.wildscaping.com/plants/plantprofiles/Prunus_ilicifolia.htm |
| Images and data |
http://www.cnr.vt.edu/DENDRO/dendrology/syllabus2/factsheet.cfm?ID=712 |
| Distribution map |
http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=PRIL |
| Images and data |
http://www.calflora.net/bloomingplants/hollyleafcherry2.html |
