Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
California
Australia
Types
Heteromeles arbutifolia
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange Red
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require water in summer, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Acidic
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Body Ache, Stomach pain
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Christmas Berry, California Holly
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In German
Toyon
Flaschenbaum
In French
Toyon
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
Toyon
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
Toyon
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Toyon
Bottle Tree
In Polish
Toyon
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
Toyon
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Heteromeles
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Sterculioideae
Properties of Toyon and Bottle Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Toyon and Bottle Tree? We provide you with everything About Toyon and Bottle Tree. Toyon doesn't have thorns and Bottle Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Toyon does not have fragrant flowers. Toyon has allergic reactions like Acidic and Bottle Tree has allergic reactions like Acidic. 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 Toyon and Bottle Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Toyon and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Toyon and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Toyon and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Toyon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottle Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Toyon and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Toyon and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Toyon and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Toyon flower color: White
Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color:
Care of Toyon and Bottle Tree
Care of Toyon and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Toyon pruning is done and Bottle Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Toyon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.