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Toyon

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Heteromeles arbutifolia

Welcome the California Christmas classic! Toyon (California Holly) is beloved for its clusters of bright red berries that appear in winter, providing crucial food for birds during the lean season. White flower clusters in summer attract butterflies and beneficial insects. The glossy evergreen leaves create beautiful structure year-round. Perfect for hedges, screens, or naturalistic landscapes. Drought tolerant and incredibly valuable for wildlife!

GROWING GUIDE

Ease of Care: Easy
Mature Width: 10 - 15 ft
Mature Height: 6 - 30 ft
Form:

  • Rounded

Growth Rate: 

  • Fast
  • Medium

Sunlight:

  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

Soil Drainage:

  • Fast-draining
  • Medium-draining
  • Slow-draining

Water Requirements:

  • Very Low
  • Low

Summer Irrigation: Max 2x / month once established, Never irrigate once established
Attracts Wildlife:

  • Bats
  • Butterflies
  • Caterpillars

Special Uses:

  • Bank stabilization
  • Hedge

Flower Color:

  • White

Flowering Season:

  • Summer

Fragrance:

  • Slight