Heteromeles arbutifolia
Toyon
Heteromeles arbutifolia
CA Native, Shrub
Care:
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Low
Well Drained
Look:
Large
size
Medium
size
Green - Dark
leaves
White
flowers
California Native
Toyon
Heteromeles arbutifolia
CA Native, Shrub
Care:
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Low
Well Drained
Look:
Large
size
Medium
size
Green - Dark
leaves
White
flowers
California native, evergreen shrub or small tree often seen growing in Sonoma and Marin county wildlands. Lacy, white flower clusters in spring attract pollinators; red berries in winter provide a splash of color and an important food source for birds. The name “Hollywood” was born from the abundance of toyon in the hills of southern California and its resemblance to European holly. The cultivar ‘Davis Gold’ has yellow berries and may be more disease-resistant than the species.