Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
California
Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-5
Sunset Zone
21,22
2b, 3a, 3b, 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
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Orange Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require water in summer, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Acidic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Body Ache, Stomach pain
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
Common Name
Christmas Berry, California Holly
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
In Hindi
Toyon
southernwood
In German
Toyon
Eberraute
In French
Toyon
aurone ou citronnelle
In Spanish
Toyon
Artemisia abrotanum
In Greek
Toyon
Artemisia abrotanum
In Portuguese
Toyon
Abrótano
In Polish
Toyon
Bylica boże drzewko
In Latin
Toyon
Southernwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Heteromeles
Artemisia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Toyon and Southernwood
Season and care of Toyon and Southernwood is important to know. While considering everything about Toyon and Southernwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Toyon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Southernwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Southernwood is Loam while the PH of soil for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Southernwood is Neutral.
Toyon and Southernwood Physical Information
Toyon and Southernwood physical information is very important for comparison. Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Toyon and Southernwood are as follows:
Toyon flower color: White
Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
- Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Toyon and Southernwood
Care of Toyon and Southernwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Toyon pruning is done No pruning needed and Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Southernwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.