Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herb, Tender Perennial
Origin
California
Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Habitat
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Flower Color
White
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Orange Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray, Silver
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblong
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require water in summer, Requires watering in the growing season
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Acidic
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Body Ache, Stomach pain
Acne, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
LAVANDULA multifida
Common Name
Christmas Berry, California Holly
Lavender
In Portuguese
Toyon
Lavanda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Heteromeles
Lavandula
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Toyon and Lavender
Season and care of Toyon and Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Toyon and Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Toyon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Toyon and Lavender Physical Information
Toyon and Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Toyon and Lavender are as follows:
Toyon flower color: White
Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Toyon and Lavender
Care of Toyon and Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Toyon pruning is done No pruning needed and Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth. In summer Toyon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.