Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Polynesia
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Types
-
Arbutus xalapensis
Habitat
Forest edges, gardens, Homesteads
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Blue, Black
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Compound
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
-
Pests and Diseases
Mites, Nematodes, Scale
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
Plerandra elegantissima
ARBUTUS xalapensis
Common Name
False Aralia
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
In Hindi
Aralia
Texas Madrone
In German
falsch Aralia
Texas Madrone
In French
faux Aralia
Texas Madrone
In Spanish
Falso Aralia
Arbutus xalapensis
In Greek
Λάθος Aralia
Texas Madrone
In Portuguese
Aralia false
Texas Madrone
In Polish
fałsz Aralia
Texas Madrone
In Latin
falsum Aralia
Texas Madrone
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of False Aralia and Texas Madrone
Season and care of False Aralia and Texas Madrone is important to know. While considering everything about False Aralia and Texas Madrone Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Aralia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for False Aralia is Loam, Sand and for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Aralia is Neutral, Alkaline and for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline.
False Aralia and Texas Madrone Physical Information
False Aralia and Texas Madrone physical information is very important for comparison. False Aralia height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm. The color specification of False Aralia and Texas Madrone are as follows:
False Aralia flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
False Aralia leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green and Brown
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
- Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Care of False Aralia and Texas Madrone
Care of False Aralia and Texas Madrone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Aralia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer False Aralia 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.