Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
California
Types
Castellana
Joppa
Mosambi
Narinja
Verna
Heteromeles arbutifolia
Habitat
Farms, Warmer regions
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange, Orange Red
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
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
-
Body Ache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CITRUS sinensis 'Budd'
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
Common Name
Orange
Christmas Berry, California Holly
In Portuguese
laranja
Toyon
In Polish
Pomarańczowy
Toyon
In Latin
aurantiaco
Toyon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Orange and Toyon
Wondering what are the properties of Orange and Toyon? We provide you with everything About Orange and Toyon. Orange has thorns and Toyon doesn't have thorns. Also Orange does not have fragrant flowers. Orange has allergic reactions like and Toyon has allergic reactions like . 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 Orange and Toyon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Orange and Toyon
Season and care of Orange and Toyon is important to know. While considering everything about Orange and Toyon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Toyon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orange is Loam, Sand and for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Orange and Toyon Physical Information
Orange and Toyon physical information is very important for comparison. Orange height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Orange and Toyon are as follows:
Orange flower color: White
Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Toyon flower color: White
- Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Orange and Toyon
Care of Orange and Toyon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Toyon pruning is done . In summer Orange 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.