Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Types
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Arbutus xalapensis
Habitat
Warmer regions
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Green, Pink, Red
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall, Remove damaged leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
-
Pests and Diseases
Black sooty mold, Mealybugs, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, pythogens, Stem rot
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Cyanide poisoning
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Clears heat, Cold, fidgeting, Treating fever, Urinary tract problems
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA
ARBUTUS xalapensis
Common Name
Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
In Hindi
Bānsa
Texas Madrone
In German
Bambus
Texas Madrone
In French
Bambou
Texas Madrone
In Spanish
Bambú
Arbutus xalapensis
In Greek
μπαμπού
Texas Madrone
In Portuguese
bambu
Texas Madrone
In Polish
Bambus
Texas Madrone
In Latin
Bamboo
Texas Madrone
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Arthrostylidiinae, Arundinariinae, Bambusinae, Chusqueinae, Guaduinae, Melocanninae, Nastinae, Racemobambodinae, Shibataeinae
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Season and Care of Bamboo and Texas Madrone
Season and care of Bamboo and Texas Madrone is important to know. While considering everything about Bamboo and Texas Madrone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bamboo season is and Texas Madrone season is . The type of soil for Bamboo is Loam and for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bamboo and Texas Madrone Physical Information
Bamboo and Texas Madrone physical information is very important for comparison. Bamboo height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm. The color specification of Bamboo and Texas Madrone are as follows:
Care of Bamboo and Texas Madrone
Care of Bamboo and Texas Madrone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bamboo pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall and Remove damaged leaves and Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Texas Madrone needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.