Toyon

Tree / Shrub

Heteromeles arbutifolia

Easy to Grow

White Flowers in the Summer followed by Fall and Winter Red Berries

Supports Bats, Birds, Bees, Caterpillars, and 8 species of Butterflies and Moths
An important nectar plant for the California Tortoiseshell butterfly.
The berries are eaten by many birds, including Mockingbirds, American Robins, and Cedar Waxwings. Mammals including coyotes also eat and disperse the berries.

Grows to 15 feet tall a good choice for erosion control, fire resistance, and as an informal hedge in the landscape.

A great native alternative to exotic Pyracantha and Cotoneaster.

Learn More

Type: Tree
Size: To 15 ft

Watering: Maximum Summer Water 2 x / Month
Uses: Deer Resistant