Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Palm or Cycad
Origin
California
Australia
Types
Not Available
Alexandra King palm, Purple King Palm
Habitat
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
Clay soil areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange Red
Red, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require water in summer, Requires watering in the growing season
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Mice, Moths
Allergy
Acidic
breathing problems, Pollen, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Body Ache, Stomach pain
Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Bone disorders, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Emmoiliant, High cholestrol, Malaria, Metabolic disorders, Piles, Vitamin A, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, For making oil, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads, Wax
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
ARCHONTOPHOENIX cunninghamiana
Common Name
Christmas Berry, California Holly
Bangalow Palm, King Palm, Piccabeen Palm
In Portuguese
Toyon
Palma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Heteromeles
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Toyon and King Palm
Season and care of Toyon and King Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Toyon and King Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Toyon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and King Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for King Palm is Loam while the PH of soil for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for King Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Toyon and King Palm Physical Information
Toyon and King Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas King Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Toyon and King Palm are as follows:
Toyon flower color: White
Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
King Palm flower color: Purple and Lavender
- King Palm leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Toyon and King Palm
Care of Toyon and King Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Toyon pruning is done No pruning needed and King Palm pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Toyon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer King Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.