Santa Catalina Island Ironwood

Lyonothamnusfloribundus

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Lyonothamnus (ly-on-oh-THAM-nus)
Species
floribundus (flor-ih-BUN-dus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Davis, California

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| December 2015 | positive

Really like this tree. Bought some certified seed (phytosanitary certificate) from the US, propagated it here with about 50% strike. Th...Read More

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