Prunus ilicifolia | Islay, Evergreen Cherry, Mountain Holly. Originated in … Southern California | Various
Prunus ilicifolia belongs to the plant family ROSACEĈ and Genus Prunus This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Prunus ilicifolia does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Prunus ilicifolia so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Prunus ilicifolia Islay,evergreen cherry,mountain holly attracts butterflies
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Prunus ilicifolia is a host plant for the pale swallowtail butterfly. The flowers of Islay (also known as evergreen cherry and mountain holly) have a mild resinous aroma. This plant can survive cold winter nights that go as low as 10° Fahrenheit.
Flowers of the plant Prunus ilicifolia have a smell of bitter fragrance and in terms of a broad classification could be described as … Resinous | Mild
"Common butterflies of California", Bob Stewart, West Coast Lady Press, Patagonia Arizona, 1998.
"The Fragrant Garden. A book about sweet scented flowers and leaves", Louise Beebe Wilder, Dover Publications, New York, 1974. Originally published as "The Fragrant Path", Louise Beebe Wilder, 1932, The Macmillan Company.