Botanical Name: Prunus ilicifolia ilicfolia Add
Common Name: Hollyleaf or Islay Cherry  
Plant photo of: Prunus ilicifolia ilicfolia
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California Native Plant
  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

 

Height Range

6-12', 25-40'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Red

 

Fruit Season

Fall

Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor
Photographer: Greg Applegate/Frommer
  • Description

  • Notes

The Hollyleaf Cherry is an evergreen shrub or tree that grows 20'-40' tall. It has dark green, toothed foliage, white flowers, and red berries in the fall. The Hollyleaf is native to California, drought tolerant, and is a beneficial insect plant.