Prunus ilicifolia ssp. lyonii

Botanical Name: Prunus ilicifolia ssp. lyonii	ADD
Common Name: Catalina Cherry

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Anatomy
Culture
Design

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

Summer

Information by: Jerry Sortomme
Photographer: Jerry Sortomme SBCC

Description
Notes

The Catalina Cherry is an evergreen tree or shrub that grows 15'-40' high and wide. It develops showy white flowers in the spring and red fruits in the fall. It is resistant to oak root fungus. The Catalina Cherry is native to CA, is drought tolerant, a beneficial insect plant, and attracts butterflies. -Cornflower Farms

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