Identification
Genus: Prunus
Species: ilicifolia
Variety: None
Cultivar: None
Common name:
Holly-Leafed Cherry.
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Description
Prunus ilicifolia is an evergreen shrub to tree, average 14 ft. high. Holly-Leafed has clusters of white flowers in spikes in March that cover the entire plant, and in the fall is very showy, covered with large red cherries. The leaves are holly-like, hence the name Holly-Leafed Cherry. Native to the California coast ranges from Mexico north to above San Francisco Bay. Prunus ilicifolia likes full sun, has low water requirements after established, and needs good drainage. The cherries are edible but are mostly skin and seed. Birds love the fruit. When young, this species is killed at 20 degrees F., but after the first year will survive 0 degrees F. or lower. Excellent foundation plant and/or privacy hedge. Synonym: Prunus ilicifolia ssp. ilicifolia. Good companion plants are Mountain Mahogany, Toyon and Sugar Bush. Prunus ilicifolia tolerates shearing, for a formal hedge.
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Available at our Online store.
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pan@laspilitas.com |
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| One Gallon |
50 |
181 |
$ 7.99 |
Available at our Santa Margarita store.
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bawilson@laspilitas.com |
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Open Saturday only from 9am to 4pm |
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3232 Las Pilitas Rd.
Santa Margarita, CA 93453 |
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231 |
$ 7.99 |
| Five Gallon |
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0 |
$ 20.00 |
| Fifteen Gallon |
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$ 80.00 |
Available at our Escondido store.
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escondido@laspilitas.com |
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Open Tuesday through Saturday from 9am to 4pm |
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8331 Nelson Way
Escondido, CA 92026 |
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$ 7.99 |
| Five Gallon |
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4 |
$ 24.99 |
| Fifteen Gallon |
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$ 79.98 |
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