Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
California
Melanesia
Types
Heteromeles arbutifolia
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Habitat
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red, Orange Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require water in summer, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
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, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Acidic
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Body Ache, Stomach pain
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Christmas Berry, California Holly
Copperleaf
In Hindi
Toyon
Copperleaf
In German
Toyon
Copperleaf
In French
Toyon
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Toyon
copperleaf
In Greek
Toyon
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Toyon
Copperleaf
In Polish
Toyon
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Toyon
Copperleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Euphorbiales
Family
Rosaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Heteromeles
Acalypha
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Toyon and Copperleaf
Season and care of Toyon and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Toyon and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Toyon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Toyon and Copperleaf Physical Information
Toyon and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Toyon and Copperleaf are as follows:
Toyon flower color: White
Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Care of Toyon and Copperleaf
Care of Toyon and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Toyon pruning is done and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.