toyon

toyon
Common Name
toyon
christmas berry
California holly
Scientific Name
Heteromeles arbutifolia
Description

Shrub with leathery, dark-green leaves and profuse red berries all winter that are popular with cedar waxwings, a species of migrating bird in the Central Valley.

California Native
Yes
All-Star
Yes
Type
Shrub
Size
Large
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Part Shade
Water Needs:
Low
Bloom Season(s):
Spring
Wildlife Value(s):
Birds
Pruning Needs

little or none