Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
California
Types
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Heteromeles arbutifolia
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory, Gray
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Magenta, Violet
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
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cuneate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
-
Body Ache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
TRIPLARIS americana
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
Common Name
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
Christmas Berry, California Holly
In Spanish
guacamayo
Toyon
In Portuguese
arara
Toyon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Polygonaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Triplaris
Heteromeles
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Properties of Macaw and Toyon
Wondering what are the properties of Macaw and Toyon? We provide you with everything About Macaw and Toyon. Macaw doesn't have thorns and Toyon doesn't have thorns. Also Macaw does not have fragrant flowers. Macaw has allergic reactions like Asthma and Toyon has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Macaw and Toyon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Macaw and Toyon
Season and care of Macaw and Toyon is important to know. While considering everything about Macaw and Toyon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Macaw season is Spring and Winter and Toyon season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Macaw is Loam and for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral and for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Macaw and Toyon Physical Information
Macaw and Toyon physical information is very important for comparison. Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Macaw and Toyon are as follows:
Care of Macaw and Toyon
Care of Macaw and Toyon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Macaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Toyon pruning is done . In summer Macaw 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.