Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Australia
California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Fall, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water regularly for 2 months
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
Acidic, 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
Pruning may be required for height clearance
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Blowflies, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Acidic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Odontalgic
Body Ache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas, Useful for shade
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
GEIJERA parviflora
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
Common Name
Wilga, Native Willow
Christmas Berry, California Holly
In Portuguese
papa-figos
Toyon
Phylum
Charophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Geijera
Heteromeles
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Wilga and Toyon
Wondering what are the properties of Wilga and Toyon? We provide you with everything About Wilga and Toyon. Wilga doesn't have thorns and Toyon doesn't have thorns. Also Wilga does not have fragrant flowers. Wilga has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Toyon has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. 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 Wilga and Toyon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wilga and Toyon
Season and care of Wilga and Toyon is important to know. While considering everything about Wilga and Toyon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wilga season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Toyon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wilga is Loam, Sand and for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wilga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wilga and Toyon Physical Information
Wilga and Toyon physical information is very important for comparison. Wilga height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Wilga and Toyon are as follows:
Wilga flower color: White and Ivory
Wilga leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Toyon flower color: White
- Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wilga and Toyon
Care of Wilga and Toyon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wilga pruning is done Pruning may be required for height clearance and Toyon pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Wilga 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.