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| Identification |
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Genus
Heteromeles
Species
arbutifolia
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
toyon
california holly
Christmas berry
Family
ROSACEAE
Specimen number
S11396
Data source
HtZn p125;Frgnt p292
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Evergreen
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
12' - 25'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Well drained
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 08a-10b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 12-08
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Heteromeles arbutifolia has attractive berries during the winter. Christmas berry (also known as toyon and california holly) has flowers that are mildly hawthorn smelling. This plant can survive cold winter nights that go as low as 10� Fahrenheit. This species needs summer days with high heat. This plant likes full sun to partial shade. It does well in well drained soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
yes
Desirable qualities
Other interest
red berries in late summer
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
hawthorn-like scent
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Hawthorn
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Heteromeles arbutifolia is a wildflower and is thought to originate from California.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Heteromeles arbutifolia is evergreen. Leaves: Christmas berry (locally known in some parts as toyon and california holly) has glossy, dark, sharply toothed leaves. Flowers: This plant has inconspicuous flowers. The blossoms are most often a white color.
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