Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
California
North America
Types
Heteromeles arbutifolia
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require water in summer, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
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
-
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Body Ache, Stomach pain
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Christmas Berry, California Holly
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
Toyon
Chokecherry
In German
Toyon
Chokecherry
In French
Toyon
Chokecherry
In Spanish
Toyon
Chokecherry
In Greek
Toyon
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
Toyon
Chokecherry
In Polish
Toyon
Chokecherry
In Latin
Toyon
chokecherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Toyon and Chokecherry
Season and care of Toyon and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Toyon and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Toyon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Toyon and Chokecherry Physical Information
Toyon and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Toyon and Chokecherry are as follows:
Toyon flower color: White
Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Toyon and Chokecherry
Care of Toyon and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Toyon pruning is done and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Toyon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.