Heteromeles arbutifolia Christmas berry (Rosaceae) Evergreen tree

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Heteromeles arbutifolia
Christmas berry
Evergreen tree
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The Heteromeles arbutifolia plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - California. It is a member of the Rosaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Christmas berry. Some home gardeners know the variety as Photinia. arbutifolia. Lindl. P. salicifolia. Crataegus arbutifolia.

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Latin Name:  Heteromeles arbutifolia
Common Name:  Christmas berry
Family:  Rosaceae
Author:  (Ait.)M.Roem.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  6   Mature Width:  8

Habitat:  Semi-dry brushy slopes and in canyons below 1200 metres[71]. It is usually found in the neighbourhood of streams or on dry hills, especially on north-facing slopes[82]. Often on steep sea-cliffs[82].

General Uses: A golden brown dye is obtained from the leaves and stems[168]. Dark olive-green and black dyes are obtained from the leaves and berries[168]. The fruit-covered branches are gathered in large quantities in California and used as Christmas decorations in much the same way as holly is used in Britain[82]. Wood - very heavy, hard, close-grained[82].

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