Phonetic Spelling
het-er-OM-uh-leez ar-byoo-tih-FOH-lee-uh
Common Names
- Toyon
- Christmas Berry
- California Holly
- Hollywood Plant
Appearance
- Size: A large evergreen shrub or small tree, reaching 6 to 15 feet tall and wide.
- Leaves: Leathery, dark green, lance-shaped leaves with finely serrated edges, about 2 to 4 inches long.
- Flowers: Clusters of small, white, five-petaled flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer.
- Fruits: Bright red, berry-like pomes that ripen in fall and persist through winter.
Habitats
- Native to California and Baja California, commonly found in chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and oak woodlands.
- Thrives on dry slopes, canyons, and ridges, particularly in Mediterranean climates
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