Heteromeles arbutifolia

$7.70 – $35.00

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Toyon

This evergreen shrub to small tree grows to 15 feet tall and is a great choice for erosion control, fire resistance, and as an informal hedge in the landscape.

With little pruning required, Toyon’s pretty red winter berries attracts birds and bees.  This is also an important nectar plant for the California Tortoiseshell butterfly.

For crafty folks, the berries and dark green leaves make useful decorations around the holidays.  Additionally, Hollywood was named for Toyon berries.

Attractive in flower as well as fruit, this native, noninvasive alternative to firethorn or cotoneaster is a must for bird-friendly gardens.

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade

Water: Dry, Light, Moderate

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand, Rocky

Other: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Erosion Control

 

Ecological Value

The berries feed many species of birds and the flowers produce nectar for butterflies such as the California Tortoiseshell butterfly.
Container

2-Gal, 2-Gal-O, 4-Gal, 5-Gal-O, D-16-O, D-40-O, D-40O, TB4-O, 5-Gal, D-16, D-16S, D-40, D-40S, TB4, TP4
Historical Uses

In the 1920s, collecting toyon branches for Christmas became so popular in Los Angeles, California that the State of California passed a law forbidding collecting on public land or on any land not own
Distribution

Native to California and is found only slightly beyond California borders.
Elevation

Between 0 and 4000 feet
Communities
Habitat

Canyons, slopes

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