Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Aquatics
Origin
California
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Heteromeles arbutifolia
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Habitat
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
Boggy areas, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
2-12
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Sienna, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red, Orange Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require water in summer, Requires watering in the growing season
Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Body Ache, Stomach pain
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
TYPHA latifolia
Common Name
Christmas Berry, California Holly
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
In Hindi
Toyon
Broadleaf Cattail
In German
Toyon
Laub- Cattail
In French
Toyon
broadleaf Cattail
In Spanish
Toyon
Espadaña de hoja ancha
In Greek
Toyon
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
In Portuguese
Toyon
broadleaf Tifa
In Polish
Toyon
Broadleaf Cattail
In Latin
Toyon
broadleaf Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Pitcairnioideae
Season and Care of Toyon and Broadleaf Cattail
Season and care of Toyon and Broadleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Toyon and Broadleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Toyon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broadleaf Cattail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Toyon and Broadleaf Cattail Physical Information
Toyon and Broadleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Toyon and Broadleaf Cattail are as follows:
Toyon flower color: White
Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
- Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of Toyon and Broadleaf Cattail
Care of Toyon and Broadleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Toyon pruning is done and Broadleaf Cattail pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Toyon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broadleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.