Prunus ilicifolia

Hollyleaf Cherry, Islay

Family: Rosaceae Rose


Type Tree, shrub
USDA Hardiness range 6A - 10B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Hedge, specimen
Height 5' to 25' / 1.60m to 7.60m
Spread 5' to 25' / 1.60m to 7.60m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Purple, red
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive