Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
California
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Apricot Delight, Copper canyon
Habitat
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 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
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange Red
Tan
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
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Does not require water in summer, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Acidic
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Body Ache, Stomach pain
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
OENOTHERA 'Cold Crick'
Common Name
Christmas Berry, California Holly
Suncups, sundrops
In Hindi
Toyon
Evening Primrose
In German
Toyon
Evening Primrose
In Greek
Toyon
Νυχτολούλουδο
In Portuguese
Toyon
Evening Primrose
In Polish
Toyon
wiesiołka
In Latin
Toyon
vespere Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Heteromeles
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Toyon and Evening Primrose
Season and care of Toyon and Evening Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Toyon and Evening Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Toyon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Evening Primrose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Evening Primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Evening Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Toyon and Evening Primrose Physical Information
Toyon and Evening Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Evening Primrose height is 1.00 cm and width 0.10 cm. The color specification of Toyon and Evening Primrose are as follows:
Toyon flower color: White
Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Evening Primrose flower color: Yellow
- Evening Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Toyon and Evening Primrose
Care of Toyon and Evening Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Toyon pruning is done No pruning needed and Evening Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Toyon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Evening Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.