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How to Grow and Care for Catalina ironwood

Catalina ironwood thrives in well-drained soil and requires moderate watering. It prefers full sun to partial shade for optimal growth. A special care point is that catalina ironwood benefits from pruning to remove dead or diseased wood, promoting healthy growth. Additionally, it's fairly drought-tolerant once established, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardens.

Watering schedule: Every 2-3 weeks

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Planting and Growing Catalina ironwood

Care Difficulty	Easy
Watering Schedule	Every 2-3 weeks

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Types of Catalina ironwood

Santa cruz island ironwood

Lyonothamnus is endemic to the Channel Islands of California, where it grows in the chaparral and oak woodlands of the rocky coastal canyons. This is a tree growing up to 15 metres tall with peeling reddish gray or brown bark. The evergreen leaves are shiny, dark green with lighter undersides, and borne on short petioles.

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