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Catalina Island Cherry

Prunus ilicifolia subsp. lyonii

tree☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 10a – Zone 11b

A native evergreen tree endemic to Catalina Island with glossy, holly-like leaves and small white flowers followed by dark red to black cherries. Highly drought-tolerant and well-suited to coastal Mediterranean climates.

Overview

Form
Rounded
Growth Rate
slow
Size
20–40′ tall × 15–30′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

high

Flood Tolerance

low
Zone 10aZone 11b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 10a to Zone 11b

pH Range

78
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 7 to 8

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium, Fine

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Sub-canopy

Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.

Succession Role

mid successionalclimax

Native to the United States

Native Range

Catalina Island, California

Native to: California

Function & Care

wildlife benefitediblehedgerow
Coppicing

Edible Parts

fruit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
moderate
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
3 years
Propagation
seed, cutting