Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
California
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Heteromeles arbutifolia
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
2-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red, Orange Red
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Body Ache, Stomach pain
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Christmas Berry, California Holly
False Indigo
In German
Toyon
falsches Indigo
In French
Toyon
faux Indigo
In Spanish
Toyon
Falso Indigo
In Greek
Toyon
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Toyon
false Indigo
In Polish
Toyon
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Toyon
falsum indicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Genus
Heteromeles
Amorpha
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Toyon and False Indigo
Season and care of Toyon and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Toyon and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Toyon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and False Indigo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Toyon and False Indigo Physical Information
Toyon and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Toyon and False Indigo are as follows:
Toyon flower color: White
Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Toyon and False Indigo
Care of Toyon and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Toyon pruning is done and False Indigo 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 False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.