Plant Details
Summer Holly
Comarostaphylis diversifolia
A refined California native that brings a touch of elegance to the garden. This evergreen shrub is loved for its shiny, dark green leaves that look remarkably like traditional holly. In spring, it drips with delicate, white urn-shaped flowers similar to Manzanita, followed by clusters of bumpy red berries in the summer that birds simply adore. It's a slow-growing, stately plant that adds year-round structure and beauty.

Plant Snapshot
Growth Conditions
Seasonal Timing
Spring
Clusters of white, bell-shaped flowers.
Summer
Red, warty berries that look like holly berries appear.
Cautions
Fungal leaf spot
Can occur if there is too much overhead watering or poor air circulation.
Sources
- Calscape - Summer Holly
Excellent resource for California native specific care.
Places that sell it
- Theodore Payne Foundation
Specializes in California natives.