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Heteromeles arbutifolia

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Toyon

 
California Native Plant
Plant photo of: Olea europaea
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: West/Normans/Frommer

 

Description

Toyon is a California native evergreen shrub that grows 8'-15' high and spreading 2'-3'. It has leathery toothed leaves, white summer flowers and clusters of red winter berries. It tolerates full sun or partial shade, heat, smog, wind andheavy or light soils. It is drought tolerant, attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

 

Height Range

2-4, 4-8

 

Flower Color

White, Anycolor

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Darkgreen

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Red

 

Fruit Season

Winter, Fall

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