Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Types
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Arbutus xalapensis
Habitat
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Red
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Orange
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
-
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
Swelling in the face
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Edible, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
Prunus avium
ARBUTUS xalapensis
Common Name
Cherry Tree
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
In Hindi
चेरी का पेड़
Texas Madrone
In German
Kirschbaum
Texas Madrone
In French
Cerisier
Texas Madrone
In Spanish
Cerezo
Arbutus xalapensis
In Greek
κερασιά
Texas Madrone
In Portuguese
árvore de cereja
Texas Madrone
In Polish
wiśniowe drzewo
Texas Madrone
In Latin
Cherry
Texas Madrone
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cherry Tree and Texas Madrone
Season and care of Cherry Tree and Texas Madrone is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Tree and Texas Madrone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Tree season is Spring and Summer and Texas Madrone season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained and for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic and for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Tree and Texas Madrone Physical Information
Cherry Tree and Texas Madrone physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm whereas Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Tree and Texas Madrone are as follows:
Cherry Tree flower color: White
Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
- Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Care of Cherry Tree and Texas Madrone
Care of Cherry Tree and Texas Madrone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Tree pruning is done Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cherry Tree 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.