Prunus ilicifolia ssp. lyonii (Catalina Cherry)
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Catalina Cherry
Characteristics
Height: 30 ft
Width: 15 ft
Natural Setting: Slopes, canyons, coastal plains in Channel Islands, mainland chaparral, coastal sage scrub.
Plant Type: Tree/Shrub
Dormancy: Evergreen
Form: Upright, Rounded, Columnar
Growth Rate: Fast to Moderate
Flower Season: Spring/Winter
Drainage: Tolerates Fast, Medium, Slow
Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water Requirements: Very low once established
Cold Tolerance: Down to 10 - 20° F
Overview
A medium sized evergreen tree, primarily from the Channel Islands region. Great evergreen foundation plant for the garden with its bright glossy leaves. Looks good year round and grows quickly with supplemental water.
A profusion of fragrant, small white flowers arrive early to late spring. Bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects are drawn to the flowers. Red cherries in the summer follow which songbirds love. The fruits are sweet and edible but the seeds are very large.
Anecdotal Experiences
Pretty rapidly growing - my 5 gallon went from 2ft to 5ft in its first year
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A small tree with beautiful, large pink flowers. Ideal for full sun and sandy soil.