Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Types
Castlewellan, Otto Luyken, Schipkaensis
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black
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
broad, flat
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Informal Hedge
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Eye Infection, Nausia, Vomiting
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
PRUNUS laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken'
ARBUTUS xalapensis
Common Name
cherry laurel, common laurel
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
In Hindi
English laurel
Texas Madrone
In German
Lorbeerkirsche
Texas Madrone
In French
Laurier-cerise
Texas Madrone
In Spanish
Prunus laurocerasus
Arbutus xalapensis
In Greek
Prunus laurocerasus
Texas Madrone
In Portuguese
Prunus laurocerasus
Texas Madrone
In Polish
Laurowiśnia wschodnia
Texas Madrone
In Latin
Prunus padus
Texas Madrone
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of English Laurel and Texas Madrone
Wondering what are the properties of English Laurel and Texas Madrone? We provide you with everything About English Laurel and Texas Madrone. English Laurel doesn't have thorns and Texas Madrone doesn't have thorns. Also English Laurel does not have fragrant flowers. English Laurel has allergic reactions like Not Available and Texas Madrone has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 English Laurel and Texas Madrone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of English Laurel and Texas Madrone
Season and care of English Laurel and Texas Madrone is important to know. While considering everything about English Laurel and Texas Madrone Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Laurel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Laurel is Clay, Loam and for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for English Laurel is Acidic, Neutral and for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline.
English Laurel and Texas Madrone Physical Information
English Laurel and Texas Madrone physical information is very important for comparison. English Laurel height is 90.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm. The color specification of English Laurel and Texas Madrone are as follows:
English Laurel flower color: White
English Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
- Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Care of English Laurel and Texas Madrone
Care of English Laurel and Texas Madrone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. English Laurel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer English Laurel 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.