Hollyleaf Cherry¹ Prunus ilicifolia

Growing at a moderate rate, this tall shrub has deep green leaves 1 to 2 inches long that resemble holly. Creamy white flowers produce edible fruit attractive to wildlife. Grows in well-drained poor soils and once established requires no irrigation in a normal rain year.

Plant size: 3-20' high x 10' wide

Lemonade Berry¹² Rhus integrifolia

This shrub has dark, leathery leaves with delicate pink flowers. The berries can be used to make lemonade. Fairly tolerant to cold temperatures, watering once a month will improve its resistance to fire.

Plant size: 10' high x 15' wide

California Honeysuckle¹ Lonicera hispidula

A climbing shrub, this plant is native throughout most of California and up the coast to Washington. Deciduous foliage, with large pink flowers, the edible fruit is bitter but attracts birds. Able to handle cold temperatures and is not favored by deer.

Plant size: 4' high x 1' wide

California Wild Grape¹Vitis californica

A deciduous vine, this plant produces clusters of small edible grapes. Able to climb better with support; prefers regular irrigation (but not wet soil) and will seek out as much sun as possible. Small flowers are attractive to bees.

Plant size: 30' high x 1-2' wide.

Photo Credit:
1 Brother Alfred Brousseau, St. Mary's College
12Charles E. Jones

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