Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
California
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Heteromeles arbutifolia
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Habitat
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-15
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Ivory, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange Red
Magenta, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
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
Does not require 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Body Ache, Stomach pain
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
TRIPLARIS americana
Common Name
Christmas Berry, California Holly
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
In Spanish
Toyon
guacamayo
In Portuguese
Toyon
arara
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Heteromeles
Triplaris
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Properties of Toyon and Macaw
Wondering what are the properties of Toyon and Macaw? We provide you with everything About Toyon and Macaw. Toyon doesn't have thorns and Macaw doesn't have thorns. Also Toyon does not have fragrant flowers. Toyon has allergic reactions like Acidic and Macaw 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 Macaw and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Toyon and Macaw
Season and care of Toyon and Macaw is important to know. While considering everything about Toyon and Macaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Toyon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Macaw season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Macaw is Loam while the PH of soil for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Toyon and Macaw Physical Information
Toyon and Macaw physical information is very important for comparison. Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Toyon and Macaw are as follows:
Toyon flower color: White
Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Macaw flower color: Ivory and Gray
- Macaw leaf color: Green
Care of Toyon and Macaw
Care of Toyon and Macaw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Toyon pruning is done and Macaw 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 Macaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.