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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
  
Oblong
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
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
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
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 Plants
  
  
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
  
  
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
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Insects
  
Allergy
Acidic
  
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
  
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
  
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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 French
Toyon
  
onagre
  
In Spanish
Toyon
  
onagra
  
In Greek
Toyon
  
Νυχτολούλουδο
  
In Portuguese
Toyon
  
Evening Primrose
  
In Polish
Toyon
  
wiesiołka
  
In Latin
Toyon
  
vespere Primrose
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Myrtales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Onagraceae
  
Genus
Heteromeles
  
Oenothera
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Maleae
  
Onagreae
  
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.