Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
California
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Heteromeles arbutifolia
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require water in summer, Requires watering in the growing season
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Acidic
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Body Ache, Stomach pain
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Christmas Berry, California Holly
Copper iris
In Hindi
Toyon
Copper Iris
In German
Toyon
Copper Iris
In French
Toyon
Copper Iris
In Spanish
Toyon
Cobre Iris
In Greek
Toyon
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
Toyon
Copper Iris
In Polish
Toyon
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Toyon
Iris Copper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Toyon and Copper Iris
Season and care of Toyon and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Toyon and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Toyon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copper Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Toyon and Copper Iris Physical Information
Toyon and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Toyon and Copper Iris are as follows:
Toyon flower color: White
Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Toyon and Copper Iris
Care of Toyon and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Toyon pruning is done and Copper Iris 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 Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.