Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
California
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Heteromeles arbutifolia
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-10
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Light
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Insignificant
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Does not require water in summer, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Acidic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Body Ache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
GEUM rivale
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
Common Name
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
Christmas Berry, California Holly
In German
Hortensie
Toyon
In French
Hortensia
Toyon
In Spanish
Hortensia
Toyon
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Toyon
In Polish
Hortensja
Toyon
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Chocolate-root and Toyon
Wondering what are the properties of Chocolate-root and Toyon? We provide you with everything About Chocolate-root and Toyon. Chocolate-root doesn't have thorns and Toyon doesn't have thorns. Also Chocolate-root does not have fragrant flowers. Chocolate-root has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Toyon has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Chocolate-root and Toyon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chocolate-root and Toyon
Season and care of Chocolate-root and Toyon is important to know. While considering everything about Chocolate-root and Toyon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chocolate-root season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Toyon season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Chocolate-root is Light and for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chocolate-root is Acidic and for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chocolate-root and Toyon Physical Information
Chocolate-root and Toyon physical information is very important for comparison. Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Chocolate-root and Toyon are as follows:
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green
Toyon flower color: White
- Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Chocolate-root and Toyon
Care of Chocolate-root and Toyon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chocolate-root pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Toyon pruning is done . In summer Chocolate-root needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Toyon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.