| Common Name |
Toyon, Christmasberry, California Holly |
| Latin Name |
Heteromeles arbutifolia |
| Native Habitat |
Dry slopes of mountains of California. from 1,000 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 |
To 8 feet X 5 feet , 25' tall unusual |
| Protective Mechanism |
None |
| Leaves |
Evergreen, leaves oblong 2 to four inches |
| Garden Suitability |
Thornless, Songbird |
| Ornamental Value |
Small white flowers late spring to early summer, beautiful red fruit in clusters
later |
| Nature Value |
Fruit eaten by birds and mammals |
| Native American Uses |
Fruit eaten |
| Links |
|
| Images and data |
http://www.californiagardens.com/Plant_Pages/heteromeles_arbutifolia.htm |
| Nursery, images and data |
http://www.laspilitas.com/plants/339.htm |
| Images and data |
http://www.wildscaping.com/plants/plantprofiles/Heteromeles_Toyon.htm |
| Distribution map |
http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=HEAR5 |
| Images and data |
http://www.theodorepayne.org/gallery/pages/H/Heteromeles_arbutifolia.htm |
| Images and data |
http://www.cnr.vt.edu/DENDRO/DENDROLOGY/Syllabus2/factsheet.cfm?ID=517 |
