Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America
California
Types
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Heteromeles arbutifolia
Habitat
Prairies, Woodlands
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
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
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
Well 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Septoria leaf spot
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
Body Ache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
Christmas Berry, California Holly
In Hindi
Fall Phlox
Toyon
In German
fall phlox
Toyon
In French
Fall Phlox
Toyon
In Spanish
Fall Phlox
Toyon
In Greek
Fall Phlox
Toyon
In Portuguese
Fall Phlox
Toyon
In Polish
Fall Phlox
Toyon
In Latin
Phlox cadent
Toyon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Fall Phlox and Toyon
Season and care of Fall Phlox and Toyon is important to know. While considering everything about Fall Phlox and Toyon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fall Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Toyon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fall Phlox and Toyon Physical Information
Fall Phlox and Toyon physical information is very important for comparison. Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Fall Phlox and Toyon are as follows:
Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Fall Phlox leaf color: Green
Toyon flower color: White
- Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Fall Phlox and Toyon
Care of Fall Phlox and Toyon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fall Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Toyon pruning is done . In summer Fall Phlox 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.