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| Native to California,
including hilltop at Hearst Castle (found
in Sierra Nevada foothills, coastal ranges
south to Baja California) |
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There are many Toyons in the Pergola area, along
the driveway, on Chinese Hill, below La Casa del
Mar and La Casa del Sol, and elsewhere on the
hilltop. Most of these are probably descendants
of the many Toyons planted in W. R. Hearst's time;
he had them planted in large numbers for the red
berries and because they are drought resistant.
Toyon is also common in the area as a native plant
in the Coastal Sage Scrub and the Oak Woodland.
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"Hearst Castle", "Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument", "La Cuesta Encantada",
and "The Enchanted Hill" are registered trademarks of Hearst Castle®/California State Parks.
©2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 California State Parks, All rights reserved.
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Evergreen
shrub or small tree to 10 feet. Multi-trunked
with thick, leathery leaves, 2-4 inches long
having bristly, pointed teeth on the edges.
Large clusters of small white flowers in June
and July. Clusters of bright red berries in
November to January. Birds love the berries.
"Berries" are actually very small
"pomes," a type of fruit which includes
apples and pears.
