The Catalina Cherry is a species Native to the Channel Islands  but does well in well drained  sun to part-shade areas. The white  catkin like flowers bloom from March to June and set to deep purple to black fruits in the Fall. The shrubs can be pruned into trees  developing an attractant for birds  bees  and pollinators throughout the seasons. The leaves are a light green  with slighlty cerrated edges  and leathery to the touch.It requires deep watering monthly once established  and is resistance to drought and frost.