Toyon

Toyon is a striking California native shrub prized for its brilliant red berries that persist through winter, providing food and shelter for birds and wildlife. Growing 6-18+ feet tall, this evergreen thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to dry, well-drained soils once established. Its glossy green foliage and showy clusters of white spring flowers make it an excellent choice for native gardens, hedgerows, and drought-tolerant landscapes. Low-maintenance and fire-resistant, toyon is ideal for coastal and inland regions throughout California.

• Latin Name: Heteromeles arbutifolia 
• Plant Type: Shrub
• Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
• Soil: Variable
• Water: Low
• Hardiness: 25°F
• Size at Maturity: 8-18'+ all x 8-15'+ Wide
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Bloom Time: Summer
• Dormancy: Evergreen
• Wildlife Supported: Bats, Birds, Caterpillars, Butterflies
• Special uses: Bank Stabilization, Hedge