Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
California
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
shadbush, wild plum
Habitat
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange Red
Red, Violet, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require water in summer, Requires watering in the growing season
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
No need to prune, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Allergy
Acidic
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Body Ache, Stomach pain
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
AMELANCHIER arborea
Common Name
Christmas Berry, California Holly
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
In German
Toyon
Felsenbirnen
In French
Toyon
Amélanchier
In Spanish
Toyon
Amelanchier
In Portuguese
Toyon
Amelanchier
In Polish
Toyon
Świdośliwa
In Latin
Toyon
Amelanchier
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Heteromeles
Amelanchier
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Toyon and Juneberry
Season and care of Toyon and Juneberry is important to know. While considering everything about Toyon and Juneberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Toyon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Juneberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Toyon and Juneberry Physical Information
Toyon and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Toyon and Juneberry are as follows:
Toyon flower color: White
Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Juneberry flower color: White
- Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Toyon and Juneberry
Care of Toyon and Juneberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Toyon pruning is done No pruning needed and Juneberry pruning is done No need to prune and Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Toyon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering.