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Hollyleaf Cherry

Prunus ilicifolia, Rosaceae

Zones
8–11
Layer
Understory
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

WindbreakProducerBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (fruiting)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Narrow-leaved BarberryBerberis × stenophylla
Pest Deterrent
Eastern BaccharisBaccharis halimifolia
Beneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection
Pacific BayberryMyrica californica
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Broad-leaved OleasterElaeagnus macrophylla
Nitrogen FixationWind Protection
Small-leaved OleasterElaeagnus parvifolia
Nitrogen Fixation
Tatarian HoneysuckleLonicera tatarica
Pollinator Sharing
Russian PeashrubCaragana frutex
Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Himalayan Tree CotoneasterCotoneaster frigidus

Large cotoneaster trees create heavy shade and compete for water with native Prunus species

Monterey CypressCupressus macrocarpa

Monterey cypress produces dense shade and allelopathic compounds that severely inhibit native shrubs

Uses

Functions

Fruit ProductionEvergreen ScreeningWildlife HabitatDrought Tolerance

Edible Parts

Fruits

Common Questions

What zones does Hollyleaf Cherry grow in?

Hollyleaf Cherry grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Hollyleaf Cherry?

Good companions for Hollyleaf Cherry include Narrow-leaved Barberry, Eastern Baccharis, Pacific Bayberry, Broad-leaved Oleaster, Small-leaved Oleaster.

Design guilds with Hollyleaf Cherry and see companion relationships visually.

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