Heteromeles salicifolia
Family: Rosaceae
Common names: CHRISTMAS BERRY, TOYON
Synonym: Heteromeles arbutifolia
Native to: California
Plant
Type: shrub
Forms: clumping, erect
Leaves evergreen
Max height: 29.5 feet
Max width: 30 feet
Flower
white/off white
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, hummingbird, specific butterfly species
Plant part consumed by birds: nectar
Plant features: evergreen
Propagates by: cutting, seed
flowers in spring
flowers in summer
Soil type: well drained
USDA Zone: zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: +20 to +30 °F
Water: drought tolerant
Butterflies that feed on this plant
