Comarostaphylis diversifolia
Identification
Description
A very slow evergreen shrub to 20'.(var planifolia has flat leaves) It needs good drainage and indirect water 1-2 times a summer after est. if out of its range.(Prefers summer fog drip, acid sand on hard pan.) Native to coastal San Diego, Baja, and in some locations as far north as Solvang. It looks like a manzanita with madrone berries, or a funny looking Toyon. A nice looking bush that is under used. We have not suffered cold damage at a temperature of 0 deg . This plant is very slow and will require 5 or more years to reach 5-10 feet. Associated plants are Diplacus puniceus, Xylococcus bicolor, Quercus dumosa, Lonicera subspicata var. denudata, Heteromeles arbutifolia, Artemisia californica, Baccharis pilularis, Rhus integrifolia, Calochortus splendens, and Stipa lepida.
Characteristics
Comarostaphylis diversifolia Summer Holly tolerates clay.
Comarostaphylis diversifolia Summer Holly is great for a bird garden.
Comarostaphylis diversifolia Summer Holly's foliage color is silver and type is evergreen.
Comarostaphylis diversifolia Summer Holly's flower color is white.
Comarostaphylis diversifolia Summer Holly's fruit is edible.
Ranges for Comarostaphylis diversifolia
| ph: | 6.00 to 8.00 |
|---|---|
| usda: | 7 to 10 |
| height[m]: | 1.00 to 6.00 |
| width[m]: | 1.00 to 5.00 |
| rainfall[cm]: | 31.00 to 90.00 |
Plants available Online
| Gallon | Price |
|---|---|
| Out of Stock | $ 11.99 |
Always out of stock ?If the numbers are zero, there is a reason.