Prunus ilicifolia
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Hollyleaf Cherry
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Large |
| Mature Height & Spread | 3-30' x 10-25' |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Water | Medium, Low Water |
| Flower Color | White |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Special Features | Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Drought Resistant, Screen |
| Container Sizes | #1, #5, #15 |
| Natural Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 5-9, 12-24 |
| Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 6-10 |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
Prunus ilicifolia is sometimes referred to as a Hollyleaf Cherry. It has holly-like spiny leathery leaves and bears white flowers in spring. It is a densely branched evergreen shrub that can grow from 3 to 30 feet tall. Some landscapers train them as hedges while others prune them into a tree. In late spring Prunus ilicifolia is covered with small white flowers that mature in summer to large red-purple cherries. Prunus ilicifolia likes full sun and is drought tolerant but responds well to occasional deep watering.
