Prunus ilicifolia ssp
lyonii can be grown as an upright shrub or small tree, growing to 30 feet
and 15 feet wide. The Catalina Cherry is often used as a
hedge. The large dark green leaves make a pretty dense screen.
Catalina Cherry reproduces easily from seed and produces quite a few
suckers from the roots and from the base of the trunk. The Catalina
Cherry produces 4" tresses of fragrant cream to white flowers in the
Spring and red turning to black cherries in the Summer. Prunus
ilicifolia lyonii grows well in full sun to moderate shade. The
Catalina Cherry prefers reasonable drainage. Prunus ilicifolia
lyonii is a host for the Lorquin's Admiral
Butterfly. The Catalina
Cherry is native to the islands off the coast of California. Prunus
lyonii is Winter hardy to below 15 degrees
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of Prunus ilicifolia lyoniii are available
