catalina ironwood
Lyonothamnus floribundus
USDA zones8 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size20 to 40 feet tall15 to 20 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Bloom color
- White
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Catalina ironwood (Lyonothamnus floribundus) is a tree for borders, low maintenance gardens, and woodland settings. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It is an evergreen that grows quickly and keeps a good form. The red-brown bark peels in strips, and the glossy, fern-like leaves are divided. Large clusters of white flowers with yellow centers attract birds.
Pairs well with Santa cruz island buckwheat, Island tree poppy, and Century plant.
Native range
CA.