Rosaceae
Prunus lyonii
Prunus lyonii
Flowering Plants · Trees & Shrubs · Catalina Cherry · California Native · Evergreen Tree · Drought Tolerant · Prunus · Native Tree · Wildlife Garden · Low Water · White Flowers · Island Endemic
Catalina cherry (Prunus lyonii) is a fast-growing California native evergreen tree or large shrub that is highly drought tolerant once established, making it ideal for low-water landscapes and native gardens. Plant in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil and water regularly during the first two years to establish a deep root system. It produces fragrant white flowers in spring followed by dark fruit attractive to wildlife, and requires very little care once mature.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 6 hours
- Watering
- Water deeply at the base until soil is thoroughly moist, then allow to dry between waterings · Every 10-14 days during the first two years; minimal once established
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 7–8
- Temperature
- -25°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Cutting
Hardiness
USDA 4b-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 12 in – 4 ft
- Spread
- 4 ft
- Spacing
- 240 in apart
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- Yes
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Birds
Sources: trefle, usda
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