Is Hollyleaf Cherry safe for pets?

Yes, Hollyleaf Cherry (Prunus Ilicifolia) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Hollyleaf Cherry easy to care for?

Hollyleaf Cherry has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Hollyleaf Cherry grow indoors?

Hollyleaf Cherry is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Hollyleaf Cherry (Prunus Ilicifolia) is a perennial shrub in the Rosaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

An evergreen shrub or small tree native to California and Baja California, known for its holly-like leaves and edible cherries.

Last updated: February 2026

Hollyleaf Cherry

Prunus Ilicifolia

An evergreen shrub or small tree native to California and Baja California, known for its holly-like leaves and edible cherries.

Quick Facts

Type

shrub

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

drought-tolerant

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

9-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, rocky

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:hedge, screen, wildlife habitat, drought-tolerant landscaping

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Hollyleaf Cherry

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Rosaceae

Genus:Prunus