Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Availablle
Arbutus xalapensis
Habitat
Open Forest
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Purple
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Pests and Diseases
Canker
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
DAVIDIA
ARBUTUS xalapensis
Common Name
Davidia
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
In Hindi
Davidia
Texas Madrone
In German
Davidia
Texas Madrone
In French
Davidia
Texas Madrone
In Spanish
Davidia
Arbutus xalapensis
In Greek
Davidia
Texas Madrone
In Portuguese
Davidia
Texas Madrone
In Polish
Davidia
Texas Madrone
In Latin
Davidia
Texas Madrone
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Nyssaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Davidia and Texas Madrone
Wondering what are the properties of Davidia and Texas Madrone? We provide you with everything About Davidia and Texas Madrone. Davidia doesn't have thorns and Texas Madrone doesn't have thorns. Also Davidia does not have fragrant flowers. Davidia has allergic reactions like sneezing and Texas Madrone has allergic reactions like sneezing. 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 Davidia and Texas Madrone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Davidia and Texas Madrone
Season and care of Davidia and Texas Madrone is important to know. While considering everything about Davidia and Texas Madrone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Davidia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Davidia is Loam and for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Davidia is Acidic, Neutral and for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Davidia and Texas Madrone Physical Information
Davidia and Texas Madrone physical information is very important for comparison. Davidia height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm. The color specification of Davidia and Texas Madrone are as follows:
Davidia flower color: White
Davidia leaf color: Green
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
- Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Care of Davidia and Texas Madrone
Care of Davidia and Texas Madrone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Davidia pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Davidia 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.