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About Arbutus and Arizona Madrone


About Arizona Madrone and Arbutus


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tree   
Tree   

Origin
Hybrid origin   
Southwestern United States, Mexico   

Types
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habitat
All sorts of environments   
Woodlands   

USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9   
7-10   

AHS Heat Zone
9-6   
12-6   

Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Twisted/Contorted   
Twisted/Contorted   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
460.00 cm   
99+
550.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
240.00 cm   
99+
610.00 cm   
34

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White   
White, Light Pink, Ivory   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Red   
Red, Coral, Orange Red, Dark Salmon   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Green, Light Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Green, Light Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green   
Green, Light Green, Dark Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oval   
Oval   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Slow   
Slow   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter   
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Drought, Salt   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting   
Stem Cutting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs   
Requires regular watering   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Remove dead or diseased plant parts   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Not Available   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
Not Available   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
Yes   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Birds   
Birds   

Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis   
Not Available   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves   
Whole plant   

Other Uses
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy   
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border   
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Shade Trees   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Arbutus menziesii   
ARBUTUS arizonica   

Common Name
Arbutus   
Arizona Madrone   

In Hindi
सदाबहार   
Arizona Madrone   

In German
Erdbeerbaum   
Arizona Madrone   

In French
arbousier   
Arizona Madrone   

In Spanish
Arbitus   
Arizona MADRONE   

In Greek
κουμαριά   
Αριζόνα Madrone   

In Portuguese
árbuto   
Arizona Madrone   

In Polish
mącznik   
Arizona Madrone   

In Latin
arbutus   
Arizona Madrone   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Not Available   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Ericales   
Ericales   

Family
Ericaceae   
Ericaceae   

Genus
Arbutus   
Arbutus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Arbutoideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
8   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Arbutus and Arizona Madrone

Wondering what are the properties of Arbutus and Arizona Madrone? We provide you with everything About Arbutus and Arizona Madrone. Arbutus doesn't have thorns and Arizona Madrone doesn't have thorns. Also Arbutus does not have fragrant flowers. Arbutus has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes and Respiratory problems and Arizona Madrone has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes and Respiratory problems. 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 Arbutus and Arizona Madrone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Arbutus and Arizona Madrone

Season and care of Arbutus and Arizona Madrone is important to know. While considering everything about Arbutus and Arizona Madrone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arizona Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Arizona Madrone is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral and for Arizona Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline.

Arbutus and Arizona Madrone Physical Information

Arbutus and Arizona Madrone physical information is very important for comparison. Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Arizona Madrone height is 550.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Arbutus and Arizona Madrone are as follows:

Care of Arbutus and Arizona Madrone

Care of Arbutus and Arizona Madrone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arizona Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arizona Madrone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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