Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Palm or Cycad
Origin
California
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange Red
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
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, Requires regular watering
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
Pruning
No pruning needed
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
Ganoderma root rot, Leafhoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Acidic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Body Ache, Stomach pain
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Buds
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
SABAL yapa
Common Name
Christmas Berry, California Holly
Huano, Thatch Palm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Coryphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Toyon and Huano
Wondering what are the properties of Toyon and Huano? We provide you with everything About Toyon and Huano. Toyon doesn't have thorns and Huano doesn't have thorns. Also Toyon does not have fragrant flowers. Toyon has allergic reactions like Acidic and Huano 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 Huano and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Toyon and Huano
Season and care of Toyon and Huano is important to know. While considering everything about Toyon and Huano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Toyon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Huano season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Huano is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Huano is Neutral, Alkaline.
Toyon and Huano Physical Information
Toyon and Huano physical information is very important for comparison. Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Huano height is 550.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Toyon and Huano are as follows:
Toyon flower color: White
Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Huano flower color: Ivory
- Huano leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Toyon and Huano
Care of Toyon and Huano include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Toyon pruning is done No pruning needed and Huano pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Huano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.