About Tree Echium and Toyon
Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Canary Islands
California
Types
Echium pininana
Heteromeles arbutifolia
Habitat
tropical environments
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
8-10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Blue, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Elliptic
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Does not require water in summer, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
-
Body Ache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ECHIUM pininana
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
Common Name
Giant Viper's Bugloss, Pine Echium, Tree Echium
Christmas Berry, California Holly
In Hindi
Tree Echium
Toyon
In German
Baum Aciam
Toyon
In French
Arbre ACIAM
Toyon
In Spanish
árbol Aciam
Toyon
In Greek
δέντρο Aciam
Toyon
In Portuguese
árvore Aciam
Toyon
In Polish
drzewo Aciam
Toyon
In Latin
lignum Aciam
Toyon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Tree Echium and Toyon
Wondering what are the properties of Tree Echium and Toyon? We provide you with everything About Tree Echium and Toyon. Tree Echium doesn't have thorns and Toyon doesn't have thorns. Also Tree Echium does not have fragrant flowers. Tree Echium has allergic reactions like and Toyon has allergic reactions like . 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 Tree Echium and Toyon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tree Echium and Toyon
Season and care of Tree Echium and Toyon is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Echium and Toyon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Echium season is and Toyon season is . The type of soil for Tree Echium is Loam, Sand and for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Echium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree Echium and Toyon Physical Information
Tree Echium and Toyon physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Echium height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Echium and Toyon are as follows:
Tree Echium flower color: Light Blue and Blue Violet
Tree Echium leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Toyon flower color: White
- Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tree Echium and Toyon
Care of Tree Echium and Toyon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Echium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Toyon pruning is done . In summer Tree Echium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Toyon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.