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Catalina Island Cherry

Catalina Island Cherry

Prunus ilicifolia subsp. lyonii

tree☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 10aZone 11b

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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
Family
Rosaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Catalina Island, California

Native to: California

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

Companion Planting

Plants well with