Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
California
Mediterranean
Types
Heteromeles arbutifolia
Arbutus unedo
Habitat
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
8-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange Red
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Orbiculate
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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
Requires 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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Acidic
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Body Ache, Stomach pain
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Christmas Berry, California Holly
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
Toyon
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Toyon
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Toyon
arbousier
In Spanish
Toyon
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
Toyon
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
Toyon
medronheiro
In Polish
Toyon
Strawberry Tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Heteromeles
Arbutus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Properties of Toyon and Strawberry Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Toyon and Strawberry Tree? We provide you with everything About Toyon and Strawberry Tree. Toyon doesn't have thorns and Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Toyon does not have fragrant flowers. Toyon has allergic reactions like Acidic and Strawberry Tree 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 Strawberry Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Toyon and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Toyon and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Toyon and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Toyon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Toyon and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Toyon and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Toyon and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Toyon flower color: White
Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Toyon and Strawberry Tree
Care of Toyon and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Toyon pruning is done and Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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 Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.