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Toyon

Toyon

Heteromeles arbutifolia

shrub☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 8bZone 10b

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A California native shrub with white flowers in spring and bright red berries in fall and winter that persist for months. Extremely drought-tolerant once established and attractive to birds.

Overview

Form
Rounded
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
6–10′ tall × 6–10′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Family
Rosaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

California native

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

SpringSummerFallWinter

Companion Planting

Plants well with