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Toyon

Heteromeles Arbutifolia

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Overview

Toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia), also known as California Holly, is an evergreen shrub native to the West Coast. It flourishes to about 6-8 feet tall with a similar spread, showcasing leathery leaves and clusters of white summer blooms. Come fall, it bears vibrant red berries, a vital food source for local fauna. Hardy and drought-resistant, Toyon is ideal for low-maintenance landscapes and wildlife gardens in USDA zones 7-10.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Very LowZones 8–10Type Shrub, TreeClimate Mediterranean
Toyon (Heteromeles Arbutifolia) — Toyon adapts easily to full sun or partial shade and tolerates a range of soil types; though it thrives in, image 62
Toyon (Heteromeles Arbutifolia) — shrub / tree for full or half; or as part of a mixed native hedge, image 69Toyon (Heteromeles Arbutifolia) — Toyon can serve as a focal point; department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 7 through 11Toyon (Heteromeles Arbutifolia) — is an evergreen shrub native to the West Coast; dark green leaves that measure 2 to 4 inches long, image 71Toyon (Heteromeles Arbutifolia) — It flourishes to about 6-8 feet tall with a similar spread; it is drought-tolerant once established, image 72Toyon (Heteromeles Arbutifolia) — It flourishes to about 6-8 feet tall with a similar spreadToyon (Heteromeles Arbutifolia) — Toyon adapts easily to full sun or partial shade and tolerates a range of soil types; though it thrives in well-drained+85

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Toyon (Heteromeles Arbutifolia) — Toyon adapts easily to full sun or partial shade and tolerates a range of soil types; though it thrives in, image 62
Toyon (Heteromeles Arbutifolia) — shrub / tree for full or half; or as part of a mixed native hedge, image 69
Toyon (Heteromeles Arbutifolia) — Toyon can serve as a focal point; department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 7 through 11
Toyon (Heteromeles Arbutifolia) — is an evergreen shrub native to the West Coast; dark green leaves that measure 2 to 4 inches long, image 71
Toyon (Heteromeles Arbutifolia) — It flourishes to about 6-8 feet tall with a similar spread; it is drought-tolerant once established, image 72
Toyon (Heteromeles Arbutifolia) — It flourishes to about 6-8 feet tall with a similar spread
Toyon (Heteromeles Arbutifolia) — Toyon adapts easily to full sun or partial shade and tolerates a range of soil types; though it thrives in well-drained
Toyon (Heteromeles Arbutifolia) — showcasing leathery leaves and clusters of white summer blooms; is an evergreen shrub native to the West Coast
Toyon (Heteromeles Arbutifolia) — highly regarded for both its aesthetic and ecological value; each about 1/4 inch in diameter, image 55
Toyon (Heteromeles Arbutifolia) — shrub / tree with white blooms
Toyon (Heteromeles Arbutifolia) — shrub / tree with white blooms; the Toyon is festooned with vibrant red berries
Toyon (Heteromeles Arbutifolia) — Toyon is ideal for low-maintenance landscapes and wildlife gardens in USDA zones 7-10; shrub / tree for full or, image 53
Toyon (Heteromeles Arbutifolia) — is an evergreen shrub native to the West Coast; dark green leaves that measure 2 to 4 inches long, image 48
Toyon (Heteromeles Arbutifolia) — or as part of a mixed native hedge
Toyon (Heteromeles Arbutifolia) — Toyon can serve as a focal point
Toyon (Heteromeles Arbutifolia) — the Toyon is festooned with vibrant red berries; toyon can serve as a focal point
Toyon (Heteromeles Arbutifolia) — dark green leaves that measure 2 to 4 inches long; come fall, it bears vibrant red berries, a vital food source, image 57
Toyon (Heteromeles Arbutifolia) — each about 1/4 inch in diameter; it flourishes to about 6-8 feet tall with a similar spread
Toyon (Heteromeles Arbutifolia) — Toyon is ideal for low-maintenance landscapes and wildlife gardens in USDA zones 7-10; shrub / tree for full or half
Toyon (Heteromeles Arbutifolia) — Hardy and drought-resistant; toyon adapts easily to full sun or partial shade and tolerates a range of soil types
Toyon (Heteromeles Arbutifolia) — white flowers in the garden; hardy and drought-resistant
Toyon (Heteromeles Arbutifolia) — It is drought-tolerant once established; is a versatile and striking evergreen shrub native to California, image 64
Toyon (Heteromeles Arbutifolia) — though it thrives in well-drained conditions; also known as California Holly
Toyon (Heteromeles Arbutifolia) — with serrated margins that add texture to the landscape, image 35
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