Toyon+ Heteromeles arbutifolia

Native shrub of the chaparral with large clusters of white flowers in the summer/fall that bear bright red berries.

Plant size: 8-20' h x 20' w

Hollyleaf Cherry1* Prunus ilicifolia

Native shrub-tree grows well in poor soil. Edible cherry-like fruits follow white spring blossoms.

Plant size: 3-20' h x 10' w

Mexican Elderberry+ Sambucus mexicana

Large deciduous tree. White clusters of flowers in the summer turn into purple berries. Attractive to many bird species.

Plant size: 8-25' h x 10' w

Golden Currant#Ribes aureum

Semi-deciduous shrub produces bright yellow flowers winter through spring, followed by yellow, orange, and red currants.

Plant size: 4-8' h x 7' w

Photo Credit:
*Br. Alfred Brousseau, Saint Mary's College
+George W. Hartwell, 2004
#Gary A. Moore, 1987

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