{"product_id":"lyonothamnus-floribundus-ssp-aspleniifolius","title":"Fernleaf Catalina Ironwood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eLyonothamnus floribundus ssp. aspleniifolius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e, commonly known as Fernleaf Catalina Ironwood or Santa Cruz Island Ironwood, is a rare, fast-growing evergreen tree native to California's Channel Islands, prized for its unique fern-like foliage, striking peeling red-brown bark, and graceful, upright form. This endemic species features large, palmately compound leaves with deeply lobed, fern-like leaflets that resemble those of a tropical fern or even the leaves of the cannabis plant, creating a lush, textural canopy. In late spring to early summer, it produces dense, terminal clusters of small, white, fragrant flowers that cover the tree like snow, attracting bees and other pollinators, though some find the scent slightly unpleasant . The tree develops a tall, slender, columnar to pyramidal crown with age, and its bark peels in long, vertical strips, revealing a rich, reddish-brown underlayer that adds significant winter interest . Highly drought-tolerant and adaptable to coastal conditions, it is an outstanding choice for large landscapes, Mediterranean gardens, coastal plantings, dry slopes, and as a striking specimen tree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Victory Nursery","offers":[{"title":"15 Gallon","offer_id":44093261643864,"sku":null,"price":189.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24\" Box","offer_id":44093261676632,"sku":null,"price":649.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8000\/6232\/files\/Image_jpeg_a9cc4bfe-5fcf-4e50-b5c2-2e389e86de64.png?v=1778585344","url":"https:\/\/victorynursery.us\/products\/lyonothamnus-floribundus-ssp-aspleniifolius","provider":"Victory Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}