Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
California
Caribbean, South America
Types
Not Available
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange Red
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require water in summer, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, 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, Alkaline
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
No pruning needed
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Acidic
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Body Ache, Stomach pain
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Christmas Berry, California Holly
Sugar Apple
In German
Toyon
Zuckerapfel
In French
Toyon
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Toyon
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Toyon
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Toyon
Pinha
In Polish
Toyon
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Toyon
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Magnoliales
Family
Rosaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Toyon and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Toyon and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Toyon and Sugar Apple. Toyon doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Toyon does not have fragrant flowers. Toyon has allergic reactions like Acidic and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Toyon and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Toyon and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Toyon and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Toyon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Toyon and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Toyon and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Toyon and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Toyon flower color: White
Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Toyon and Sugar Apple
Care of Toyon and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Toyon pruning is done No pruning needed and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Toyon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
