Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Light Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
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
Alternate
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Average Water
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Less Watering
Average Water
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Not Available
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
ARDISIA japonica
ARBUTUS xalapensis
Common Name
Japanese Ardisia, Marlberry
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
In Hindi
Japanese Ardisia
Texas Madrone
In German
Japanese Ardisia
Texas Madrone
In French
Japanese Ardisia
Texas Madrone
In Spanish
Ardisia japonica
Arbutus xalapensis
In Greek
Japanese Ardisia
Texas Madrone
In Portuguese
Japanese Ardisia
Texas Madrone
In Polish
Japanese Ardisia
Texas Madrone
In Latin
Japanese Ardisia
Texas Madrone
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrsinaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Japanese Ardisia and Texas Madrone
Wondering what are the properties of Japanese Ardisia and Texas Madrone? We provide you with everything About Japanese Ardisia and Texas Madrone. Japanese Ardisia doesn't have thorns and Texas Madrone doesn't have thorns. Also Japanese Ardisia does not have fragrant flowers. Japanese Ardisia 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 Japanese Ardisia and Texas Madrone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Japanese Ardisia and Texas Madrone
Season and care of Japanese Ardisia and Texas Madrone is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Ardisia and Texas Madrone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Ardisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Ardisia is Loam and for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Ardisia is Acidic and for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Ardisia and Texas Madrone Physical Information
Japanese Ardisia and Texas Madrone physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Ardisia height is 30.45 cm and width 60.95 cm whereas Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Ardisia and Texas Madrone are as follows:
Japanese Ardisia flower color: Light Pink
Japanese Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
- Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Care of Japanese Ardisia and Texas Madrone
Care of Japanese Ardisia and Texas Madrone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Ardisia pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Japanese Ardisia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Texas Madrone needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.