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Summer Holly

Comarostaphylis Diversifolia

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Overview

The Summer Holly, Comarostaphylis diversifolia, is an evergreen shrub, native to California. It boasts leathery leaves and clusters of white to pinkish bell-shaped flowers in spring and red berries in autumn. Ideal for natural-themed gardens, it reaches 8-20 ft in height with a spread of 10-15 ft. Prefers well-drained soil and partial shade. Offers habitat value with drought tolerance once established, making it a resilient choice for varied landscapes.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 9–10
Summer Holly (Comarostaphylis Diversifolia) — The Summer Holly, Comarostaphylis diversifolia, is an evergreen shrub, native to California

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Ericaceae

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Summer Holly (Comarostaphylis Diversifolia) — providing year-round interest and supporting local ecology
Summer Holly (Comarostaphylis Diversifolia) — shrub for full
Summer Holly (Comarostaphylis Diversifolia) — The Summer Holly, Comarostaphylis diversifolia, is an evergreen shrub, native to California; offers habitat value
Summer Holly (Comarostaphylis Diversifolia) — Ideal for natural-themed gardens, it reaches 8-20 ft in height with a spread of 10-15 ft; which may vary from 1
Summer Holly (Comarostaphylis Diversifolia) — making it a resilient choice for varied landscapes; scientifically known as Comarostaphylis diversifolia
Summer Holly (Comarostaphylis Diversifolia) — Prefers well-drained soil and partial shade; makes it an excellent choice for Mediterranean or xeric garden
Summer Holly (Comarostaphylis Diversifolia) — scientifically known as Comarostaphylis diversifolia; following the flowering season
Summer Holly (Comarostaphylis Diversifolia) — Offers habitat value with drought tolerance once established; shrub with white blooms
Summer Holly (Comarostaphylis Diversifolia) — is an evergreen shrub native to the coastal chaparral regions of California and Baja California; ensuring that it
Summer Holly (Comarostaphylis Diversifolia) — though it can occasionally grow taller with age; each about 0.5 inches in diameter
Summer Holly (Comarostaphylis Diversifolia) — which may vary from 1 to 1.5 inches in length; this low-maintenance shrub is a beautiful and practical addition
Summer Holly (Comarostaphylis Diversifolia) — typically reaching heights of 8 to 10 feet with a similar spread; this elegant plant boasts a rounded growth habit
Summer Holly (Comarostaphylis Diversifolia) — This elegant plant boasts a rounded growth habit; the Summer Holly, Comarostaphylis diversifolia, is an evergreen
Summer Holly (Comarostaphylis Diversifolia) — These blossoms are particularly attractive to hummingbirds and beneficial bees; prefers well-drained soil and
Summer Holly (Comarostaphylis Diversifolia) — Following the flowering season; though it can occasionally grow taller with age
Summer Holly (Comarostaphylis Diversifolia) — the plant produces berry-like red or orange fruits; coupled with its drought tolerance once established
Summer Holly (Comarostaphylis Diversifolia) — each about 0.5 inches in diameter; white flowers in the garden
Summer Holly (Comarostaphylis Diversifolia) — consider its preference for well-draining soil and its ability to tolerate both partial shade and, image 42
Summer Holly (Comarostaphylis Diversifolia) — coupled with its drought tolerance once established; these blossoms are particularly attractive to hummingbirds
Summer Holly (Comarostaphylis Diversifolia) — makes it an excellent choice for Mediterranean or xeric garden themes.<br><br>For successful growth; summer Holly
Summer Holly (Comarostaphylis Diversifolia) — ensuring that it has room to flourish and create a stunning visual impact; is an evergreen shrub native to the
Summer Holly (Comarostaphylis Diversifolia) — Summer Holly should be planted with sufficient space to accommodate its mature size; shrub for full

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