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Fernleaf Catalina Ironwood

Lyonothamnus Floribundus Asplenifolius

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Overview

The Fernleaf Catalina Ironwood (Lyonothamnus floribundus asplenifolius) is a distinctive evergreen specimen, notable for its lacy, fern-like foliage and reddish, peeling bark. Growing to a height of 20-40 feet with a 15-20 feet spread, it thrives in full sun to partial shade. Adaptable to various soils, it requires low to moderate watering. Its small, white flower clusters add a subtle charm in late spring to early summer. Hardy to USDA zone 7.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 9–10Type TreeClimate Mediterranean
Fernleaf Catalina Ironwood (Lyonothamnus Floribundus Asplenifolius) — Growing to a height of 20-40 feet with a 15-20 feet spread, it thrives in full sun to
Fernleaf Catalina Ironwood (Lyonothamnus Floribundus Asplenifolius) — is treasured for its finely dissected leavesFernleaf Catalina Ironwood (Lyonothamnus Floribundus Asplenifolius) — bestowing a delicate and feathery texture to the landscapeFernleaf Catalina Ironwood (Lyonothamnus Floribundus Asplenifolius) — scientifically known as Lyonothamnus floribundus asplenifoliusFernleaf Catalina Ironwood (Lyonothamnus Floribundus Asplenifolius) — Its small, white flower clusters add a subtle charm in late spring to early summerFernleaf Catalina Ironwood (Lyonothamnus Floribundus Asplenifolius) — with its "asplenifolius" epithetFernleaf Catalina Ironwood (Lyonothamnus Floribundus Asplenifolius) — Adaptable to various soils, it requires low to moderate watering+4

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Fernleaf Catalina Ironwood (Lyonothamnus Floribundus Asplenifolius) — Growing to a height of 20-40 feet with a 15-20 feet spread, it thrives in full sun to
Fernleaf Catalina Ironwood (Lyonothamnus Floribundus Asplenifolius) — is treasured for its finely dissected leaves
Fernleaf Catalina Ironwood (Lyonothamnus Floribundus Asplenifolius) — bestowing a delicate and feathery texture to the landscape
Fernleaf Catalina Ironwood (Lyonothamnus Floribundus Asplenifolius) — scientifically known as Lyonothamnus floribundus asplenifolius
Fernleaf Catalina Ironwood (Lyonothamnus Floribundus Asplenifolius) — Its small, white flower clusters add a subtle charm in late spring to early summer
Fernleaf Catalina Ironwood (Lyonothamnus Floribundus Asplenifolius) — with its "asplenifolius" epithet
Fernleaf Catalina Ironwood (Lyonothamnus Floribundus Asplenifolius) — Adaptable to various soils, it requires low to moderate watering
Fernleaf Catalina Ironwood (Lyonothamnus Floribundus Asplenifolius) — Its elegantly divided foliage resembles that of a fern
Fernleaf Catalina Ironwood (Lyonothamnus Floribundus Asplenifolius) — The Fernleaf Catalina Ironwood (Lyonothamnus floribundus asplenifolius) is a distinctive
Fernleaf Catalina Ironwood (Lyonothamnus Floribundus Asplenifolius) — fern-like foliage and reddish
Fernleaf Catalina Ironwood (Lyonothamnus Floribundus Asplenifolius) — is a distinctive evergreen tree native to the California Channel Islands
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