Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Northern Africa, Western Asia
California
Types
Bitter Almonds, Chinese Almonds, Green Almonds
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2b, 3b, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water Deeply
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
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
Heading cuts, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Apply 12-12-12 amounts
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Almond brownline and decline, Almond kernel shrivel, Alternaria Leaf Spot, Hull rot
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Diarrhea, Mild Allergen, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Acidic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads, Good for skin, Moisturizing, Prevents greying of hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antitumor, Emollient, Nutritive, Pectoral
Body Ache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Blended with water to make almond milk, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for making dark grey to green dye, Used for producing cooking oil
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PRUNUS dulcis
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
Common Name
Almond, Sweet Almond
Christmas Berry, California Holly
In Hindi
मीठा बादाम
Toyon
In German
Süße Mandel
Toyon
In French
Amande douce
Toyon
In Spanish
Almendra dulce
Toyon
In Greek
Sweet Almond
Toyon
In Portuguese
Amêndoas doces
Toyon
In Polish
słodkich migdałów
Toyon
In Latin
Almond Pulchra
Toyon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Sweet Almond and Toyon
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Almond and Toyon? We provide you with everything About Sweet Almond and Toyon. Sweet Almond doesn't have thorns and Toyon doesn't have thorns. Also Sweet Almond does not have fragrant flowers. Sweet Almond has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Mild Allergen, Nausea and Swelling in mouth and Toyon has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Mild Allergen, Nausea and Swelling in mouth. 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 Sweet Almond and Toyon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Almond and Toyon
Season and care of Sweet Almond and Toyon is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Almond and Toyon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Almond season is Spring and Fall and Toyon season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Almond is Loam, Sand and for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Almond is Neutral and for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Almond and Toyon Physical Information
Sweet Almond and Toyon physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Almond height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Almond and Toyon are as follows:
Sweet Almond flower color: White and Light Pink
Sweet Almond leaf color: Light Green
Toyon flower color: White
- Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sweet Almond and Toyon
Care of Sweet Almond and Toyon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Almond pruning is done Heading cuts, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning and Toyon pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Sweet Almond 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.