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Prunus ilicifolia ssp lyonii (Multi) - Catalina Cherry

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Prunus ilicifolia ssp lyonii (Multi) is more than just a shrub. This environmental stalwart, also known as Catalina Cherry, brings the timeless appeal of Southern California's coastal regions to any landscape. Towering grandly between 12 to 30 feet, it commands a stately presence all year round, clothed in a glossy armor of deep green holly-esque leaves. Every spring, it plays host to an enchanting display of fragrant, creamy white floral clusters— a spectacle that evolves into ripened, vividly red cherries by autumn. Not a mere feast for the eyes, these cherries hold irresistible allure for local wildlife — unravelling a vibrant dance of nature at your doorstep. Despite its luxuriant features, this shrub is stunningly low maintenance and resilient; braving droughts, thriving in both full sun and partial shade, and exhibiting an admirable adaptability even in seaside conditions. The Catalina Cherry doesn’t simply add to your landscape, it transforms it, uniting aesthetic, function, and resilience in one remarkable botanical package.

  • Size: 12-30 feet tall
  • Flowers: Fragrant, creamy white clusters in spring
  • Foliage: Glossy, deep green leaves with holly-like appearance
  • Water usage: Drought tolerant
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Wildlife value: Produces red cherries appreciated by wildlife
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