Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
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Heteromeles arbutifolia
Habitat
Upland
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
8-10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Crimson
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
Acidic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Body Ache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
DAPHNE acutiloba
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
Common Name
Daphne plant
Christmas Berry, California Holly
In Hindi
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
Toyon
In German
Daphne Pflanzen
Toyon
In French
plante Daphne
Toyon
In Spanish
planta de Daphne
Toyon
In Greek
Δάφνη φυτών
Toyon
In Portuguese
Daphne planta
Toyon
In Polish
Daphne roślin
Toyon
In Latin
Daphne plant
Toyon
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Properties of Daphne and Toyon
Wondering what are the properties of Daphne and Toyon? We provide you with everything About Daphne and Toyon. Daphne doesn't have thorns and Toyon doesn't have thorns. Also Daphne does not have fragrant flowers. Daphne has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Toyon has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Daphne and Toyon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Daphne and Toyon
Season and care of Daphne and Toyon is important to know. While considering everything about Daphne and Toyon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Toyon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Daphne is Loam and for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Daphne is Neutral and for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Daphne and Toyon Physical Information
Daphne and Toyon physical information is very important for comparison. Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Daphne and Toyon are as follows:
Daphne flower color: White
Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Toyon flower color: White
- Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Daphne and Toyon
Care of Daphne and Toyon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Toyon pruning is done . In summer Daphne 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.