Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
8-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange Red
Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
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
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require water in summer, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Acidic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Body Ache, Stomach pain
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
DAPHNE acutiloba
Common Name
Christmas Berry, California Holly
Daphne plant
In Hindi
Toyon
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
In German
Toyon
Daphne Pflanzen
In French
Toyon
plante Daphne
In Spanish
Toyon
planta de Daphne
In Greek
Toyon
Δάφνη φυτών
In Portuguese
Toyon
Daphne planta
In Polish
Toyon
Daphne roślin
In Latin
Toyon
Daphne plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Toyon and Daphne
Wondering what are the properties of Toyon and Daphne? We provide you with everything About Toyon and Daphne. Toyon doesn't have thorns and Daphne doesn't have thorns. Also Toyon does not have fragrant flowers. Toyon has allergic reactions like Acidic and Daphne 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 Daphne and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Toyon and Daphne
Season and care of Toyon and Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Toyon and Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Toyon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Daphne season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Daphne is Loam while the PH of soil for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Daphne is Neutral.
Toyon and Daphne Physical Information
Toyon and Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Toyon and Daphne are as follows:
Toyon flower color: White
Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Daphne flower color: White
- Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Toyon and Daphne
Care of Toyon and Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Toyon pruning is done No pruning needed and Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.