Prunus ilicifolia ssp. lyonii - Catalina Cherry (Plant) apparel Griffith Park

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Cold Hardy to Less than 15 degrees F Distribution Throughout the California Floristic Province (except Central Valley)

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Prunus ilicifolia ssp. lyonii - Catalina Cherry (Plant) apparel Griffith ParkA large shrub or small tree with shiny green leaves. Edible cherries are also favored by birds and other wildlife. Caution: pits of fruits are toxic. Tolerates garden care and watering. Shrubbier away from the coast without supplemental watering. Plant Characteristics Family Name Rosaceae Species Name Prunus ilicifolia ssp. lyonii Common Name Catalina Cherry Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Inland Part Sun, Water Requirement Low