Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
California
Types
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Heteromeles arbutifolia
Habitat
Fields, marshes, Swamps
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic potyvirus
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Acidic
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
Body Ache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
IRIS fulva
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
Common Name
Copper iris
Christmas Berry, California Holly
In Hindi
Copper Iris
Toyon
In German
Copper Iris
Toyon
In French
Copper Iris
Toyon
In Spanish
Cobre Iris
Toyon
In Greek
χαλκός Iris
Toyon
In Portuguese
Copper Iris
Toyon
In Polish
Miedź Iris
Toyon
In Latin
Iris Copper
Toyon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Copper Iris and Toyon
Season and care of Copper Iris and Toyon is important to know. While considering everything about Copper Iris and Toyon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copper Iris season is Spring and Toyon season is Spring. The type of soil for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Copper Iris and Toyon Physical Information
Copper Iris and Toyon physical information is very important for comparison. Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Copper Iris and Toyon are as follows:
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Toyon flower color: White
- Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Copper Iris and Toyon
Care of Copper Iris and Toyon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copper Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Toyon pruning is done . In summer Copper Iris 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.