Description

California Holly, also known as Toyon or California Berry, is a prized California native evergreen shrub or small tree. It is a cornerstone of the native garden, offering exceptional drought tolerance, wildlife value, and spectacular seasonal color. Its clusters of small white summer flowers give way to dense bunches of bright red berries in winter, which persist for months and are a celebrated food source for birds. Its leathery, dark green foliage provides a perfect year-round backdrop, making it an excellent choice for natural screens, slopes, or as a habitat-focused specimen.

• Iconic Winter Red Berries: Produces prolific, long-lasting clusters of bright red berries in late fall and winter, resembling holly and giving it the common name “California Holly.”

• Exceptional Drought Tolerance & Toughness: A superb native plant that is highly drought-tolerant once established and thrives in poor, rocky soils with minimal care.

• Vital Wildlife Plant: The flowers attract butterflies and bees, while the winter berries are a crucial food source for numerous bird species, including cedar waxwings and robins.

• Handsome Evergreen Foliage: Features leathery, dark green, toothed leaves that provide a lush, clean backdrop throughout the year.

• Versatile Landscape Use: Can be pruned as a large shrub, shaped into a small multi-trunk tree, or used for erosion control on slopes.