This shrub to small tree has an upright dark brown trunk with spreading arching branches that form a dense rounded crown. It has glossy dark green, holly-like leaves and the small white flowers appear in clusters during summer.

Hardiness zones 8 to 10 

Prunus ilicifolia is naturally found in North America growing in California in woodlands on the coast and in land. It prefers a well drained fertile moist soil in an open sunny position tolerating hot dry conditions and is mildly frost and drought tolerant when mature.

The Holly-leaved Cherry is grown for its foliage and spreading crown. It is planted in parks and gardens along borders for screening or used as a specimen. This shrub is suitable for coastal and inland regions establishing in 3 to 5 years and is moderately long lived. ID 2629

Prunus (PROO-nus) ilicifolia (ee-lik-ee-FOH-lee-ah)

Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Rose Family