Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
California
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
Types
Heteromeles arbutifolia
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-8
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
No
Insignificant
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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, Alkaline
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Acidic
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Body Ache, Stomach pain
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
GEUM rivale
Common Name
Christmas Berry, California Holly
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
In German
Toyon
Hortensie
In French
Toyon
Hortensia
In Spanish
Toyon
Hortensia
In Portuguese
Toyon
Hortênsia
In Polish
Toyon
Hortensja
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Properties of Toyon and Chocolate-root
Wondering what are the properties of Toyon and Chocolate-root? We provide you with everything About Toyon and Chocolate-root. Toyon doesn't have thorns and Chocolate-root doesn't have thorns. Also Toyon does not have fragrant flowers. Toyon has allergic reactions like Acidic and Chocolate-root 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 Chocolate-root and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Toyon and Chocolate-root
Season and care of Toyon and Chocolate-root is important to know. While considering everything about Toyon and Chocolate-root Care, growing season is an essential factor. Toyon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chocolate-root season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chocolate-root is Light while the PH of soil for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chocolate-root is Acidic.
Toyon and Chocolate-root Physical Information
Toyon and Chocolate-root physical information is very important for comparison. Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Toyon and Chocolate-root are as follows:
Toyon flower color: White
Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Toyon and Chocolate-root
Care of Toyon and Chocolate-root include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Toyon pruning is done and Chocolate-root pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Toyon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chocolate-root needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.