Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
California
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Heteromeles arbutifolia
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Habitat
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange Red
Green, Chocolate
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
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Does not require water in summer, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Body Ache, Stomach pain
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, 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
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Christmas Berry, California Holly
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Toyon
QUICKSTICK
In German
Toyon
QUICKSTICK
In French
Toyon
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Toyon
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Toyon
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Toyon
QuickStick
In Polish
Toyon
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Toyon
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Heteromeles
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Toyon and Quickstick
Season and care of Toyon and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Toyon and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Toyon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Toyon and Quickstick Physical Information
Toyon and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Toyon and Quickstick are as follows:
Toyon flower color: White
Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Toyon and Quickstick
Care of Toyon and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Toyon pruning is done and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.