A small, often multi-stemmed tree/shrub found on dry coastal slopes. Leathery leaves, susceptible to frost. 

Native Range: California

Horticultural use: Good for Erosion Control, Espalier or Hedged

Tree Shape: Rounded or Shrub
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Maximum Tree Height: 20 feet
Canopy Width: 5-15feet
Growth Rate: ~12-36in/year
Leaf Arrangement and Form: Alternate and Simple
Leaf Shape: Oval
Leaf Color: Dark Green
Fall Color: No
Flowers: Showy, Fragrant
Flower Color: White or Pink
Flower Type: Has male and female reproductive parts in each flower (perfect)
Flower Time: Winter or Spring
Fruit Size and Color: nullRed or Maroon Berry
Fruiting Time: Spring or Summer
Fruit Value: Wildlife use it
Bark Color: Red to Gray
Bark Texture: Scaly and Smooth

Recommended Planting Area: 2′ to 4′
Water Use Rating: Low
Sunset Climate Zone: 8 – 9, 14 – 17 and 19 – 24
Soil Texture: Loam or Sand
Soil pH: Slightly Acidic to Slightly Alkaline
Salt Tolerance: High
Schoolyard Trees: No
Shade Tolerance: No

Branch Strength: Medium Strong
Root Damage Potential: Low
Wildlife Interactions: and Attracts Bees, Birds and Butterflies
Utility Friendly: Yes