Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
California
Types
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Heteromeles arbutifolia
Habitat
Woodlands
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
8-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
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
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Does not require water in summer, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
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 leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
Acidic
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
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Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Cramps, Dermatitis
Body Ache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Christmas Berry, California Holly
In Hindi
Aleurites moluccanus
Toyon
In German
Lichtnussbaum
Toyon
In French
Aleurites moluccana
Toyon
In Spanish
Aleurites moluccanus
Toyon
In Greek
Aleurites moluccanus
Toyon
In Portuguese
Nogueira-de-iguape
Toyon
In Polish
Nogueira-de-iguape
Toyon
In Latin
Aleurites moluccanus
Toyon
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Rosales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Aleurites
Heteromeles
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Maleae
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Kukui and Toyon
Wondering what are the properties of Kukui and Toyon? We provide you with everything About Kukui and Toyon. Kukui doesn't have thorns and Toyon doesn't have thorns. Also Kukui does not have fragrant flowers. Kukui has allergic reactions like Nausea and Vomiting and Toyon has allergic reactions like 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 Kukui and Toyon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kukui and Toyon
Season and care of Kukui and Toyon is important to know. While considering everything about Kukui and Toyon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Toyon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kukui is Loam, Sand and for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kukui and Toyon Physical Information
Kukui and Toyon physical information is very important for comparison. Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Kukui and Toyon are as follows:
Kukui flower color: White
Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Toyon flower color: White
- Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Kukui and Toyon
Care of Kukui and Toyon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kukui pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Toyon pruning is done . In summer Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Toyon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.