Toyon may be the Chaparral Shrub You’ve Been Looking For
Landscaping in the Pismo Beach area can be difficult. Getting the perfect look you want can be even harder. Many people don’t know that there are trees, shrubs and plants that will grow in all conditions and soils, or even very rocky areas that are perfect for our area.
The professional landscapers at Evergreen Landscaping can help you choose exactly the right plants for your landscaping and to give you the look you want for your outdoor living space.
For those looking for a beautiful chaparral shrub that is easy to grow and will bring a wide variety of animals in, Toyon may be just the perfect plant. The plant flowers in July and August, with dense pockets of small, white flowers adding to the beauty of an already eye-pleasing shrub. The flowers are favorites of butterflies and a wealth of other insects. The flowers each have five rounded petals, a wonderful contrast to the alternating, sharp-toothed green leaves.
The flowers give way to large groups of small, bright red fruits. The best news for nature lovers is that this is only the beginning of the animal viewing opportunities that this plant affords its owner. Many different species of birds will head to this shrub for the berries long after other plants in your outdoor space have lost their luster. Mockingbirds, robins, and even cedar waxwings are just some of the birds you can expect to see visiting the Toyon. Even coyotes and bears will make a meal of the berries once they’ve fallen to the ground. If you have your heart set on a beautiful shrub that will also attract the most wildlife possible, the Toyon may be the answer to your dreams.
Toyon is relatively easy to grow, too. It prefers full sun or partial shade, but does better in partial shade in the more arid and dry parts of our area. Evergreen Landscaping’s professional landscapers can help you choose the perfect area around your home or business for these shrubs. Toyon even makes a perfect hedge plant to line your walkways, driveways, or to accent the edges of any outdoor living space.
Toyon also grows relatively quickly. It can reach a height of ten feet in as little as three years. That makes it perfect for an area you would like to cover quickly with a fairly tall shrub. They can grow up to 30 feet high and 10 to 15 feet wide. They have a rounded shape with only a slightly noticeable fragrance. They will definitely not overwhelm any other plant scents you are looking to have come through in your landscaping.
This evergreen plant will bring color to your landscape year round, even when it is not blooming or bearing fruit. One word of caution, however, the fruits contain cyanide, which is toxic to humans, so care should be taken to ensure that all are aware of that fact.
When you call Evergreen Landscaping Service, you just might find that Toyon is the shrub you’ve been looking for to create just the right look. You can bring in wildlife while enjoying the view of the shrub itself. Contact us today to discuss your landscaping options and to find out if Toyon will work well where you are. (805) 773-5395