Common Name
toyon
christmas berry
California holly
Latin Name
Heteromeles arbutifolia
Description
Shrub with leathery, dark-green leaves and profuse red berries all winter that are popular with cedar waxwings, a species of migrating bird in the Central Valley.
California Native
Yes
All-Star
Yes
Type
Shrub
Size
Large
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Part Shade
Water Needs:
Low
Bloom Season(s):
Spring
Wildlife Value(s):
Birds
Pruning Needs
little or none
Location(s) in Arboretum