Good in foothill areas. Its beautiful and shapely branching habit is a desired feature in many California gardens. Does not tolerate saline conditions. Sudden Oak Death manifested as leaf spot and twig die-back.

Native Range: California

Horticultural use: Screen

Tree Shape: Rounded
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Maximum Tree Height: 15 feet
Canopy Width: 5-10feet
Growth Rate: ~12-24in/year
Leaf Arrangement and Form: Alternate and Simple
Leaf Shape: Ovate
Leaf Color: Light Green
Fall Color: No
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink or White
Flower Type: Has male and female reproductive parts in each flower (perfect)
Flower Time: Winter or Spring
Fruit Size and Color: Small Brown, Red or White Drupe
Fruiting Time: Winter or Summer
Bark Color: Striking Red Brown
Bark Texture: Smooth
Litter Type: Wet Fruit

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

Branch Strength: Strong
Root Damage Potential: Low
Potential health issues: None Known
Biogenic Emissions: Low
Wildlife Interactions: Attracts Bees and Birds
Disease and Pest Susceptibility: Armillaria, Sudden Oak Death, Aphids and Insect Galls
Disease and Pest Resistance: Verticillium
Utility Friendly: No