Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon or California Holly

2003 Plant of the Year, Special Recognition

Proposed by: a member of Diggers Garden Club, Zone XII

A drought tolerant native, this holly can grow 6 - 10 feet tall. It's summer white flowers attract butterflies and its showy red winter berries feed the birds in the winter. Hardy in USDA Zones: 8 - 10.