Prunus ilicifolia
Description
An evergreen shrub to tree, very slow to 25 ft.. It has clusters of white flowers in spikes in March that cover the entire tree. It has holly-like leaves. Native to the coast ranges and on the nursery site. It likes full sun. It has low water requirements. Needs good drainage. The cherries are edible but are all skin and seed. Good bird plants. When young killed at 20 deg., after first year ok at 0 degrees or lower. SLOW, give it time. Prunus ili. and lyonii both give off chemicals( terpenes) that inhibit weeds, or other seedlings. (Rice)
Characteristics
Prunus ilicifolia Hollyleaf Cherry is great for a bird garden.
Prunus ilicifolia Hollyleaf Cherry's foliage type is evergreen.
Prunus ilicifolia Hollyleaf Cherry's flower color is white.
Prunus ilicifolia Hollyleaf Cherry's fruit is edible.
Communities
Communities for Prunus ilicifolia Hollyleaf Cherry:Chaparral, Central Oak Woodland and Coastal Sage Scrub.
Ranges for Prunus ilicifolia
| ph: | 4.00 to 8.00 |
|---|---|
| usda: | 6 to 10 |
| height[m]: | 1.00 to 5.00 |
| width[m]: | 1.00 to 6.00 |
| rainfall[cm]: | 27.00 to 64.00 |
Plants available Online
| Gallon | Price |
|---|---|
| 200 | $ 7.99 |
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