Prunus ilicifolia ssp. ilicifolia - Hollyleaf Cherry

Evergreen shrub or small tree to 8 - 15 ft. Dark green holly-like leaves with clusters of creamy white flowers in spring, followed by red to black cherries in summer and fall. Slow growing. Responds well to aesthetic pruning. Great for a bird garden or in a mixed hedgerow. The many traditional uses include food, medicine, and bow-making. Full to part sun, low water. Hardy to 0º F.