Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
California
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain Slopes
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Fungal leaf spots
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Acidic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Body Ache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as firewood, Wood is used fore making tools
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Escallonia resinosa
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
Common Name
Escallonia
Christmas Berry, California Holly
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Escalloniales
Rosales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Escallonia
Heteromeles
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Escallonioideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Escallonia and Toyon
Wondering what are the properties of Escallonia and Toyon? We provide you with everything About Escallonia and Toyon. Escallonia doesn't have thorns and Toyon doesn't have thorns. Also Escallonia does not have fragrant flowers. Escallonia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Toyon has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Escallonia and Toyon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Escallonia and Toyon
Season and care of Escallonia and Toyon is important to know. While considering everything about Escallonia and Toyon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Escallonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Toyon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Escallonia is Loam, Sand and for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Escallonia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Escallonia and Toyon Physical Information
Escallonia and Toyon physical information is very important for comparison. Escallonia height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Escallonia and Toyon are as follows:
Escallonia flower color: White and Pink
Escallonia leaf color: Dark Green
Toyon flower color: White
- Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Escallonia and Toyon
Care of Escallonia and Toyon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Escallonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Toyon pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Escallonia 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.