Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, 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
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Light Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
Aphids, Beetles
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, pollinators
Birds
Allergy
Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
VIBURNUM rhytidophyllum
ARBUTUS xalapensis
Common Name
leatherleaf plant
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
In Hindi
Leatherleaf Viburnum
Texas Madrone
In German
Runzelblättriger Schneeball
Texas Madrone
In French
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
Texas Madrone
In Spanish
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
Arbutus xalapensis
In Greek
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
Texas Madrone
In Portuguese
Kalina sztywnolistna
Texas Madrone
In Polish
Kalina sztywnolistna
Texas Madrone
In Latin
leatherleaf viburnum
Texas Madrone
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Ericales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
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 Leatherleaf Viburnum and Texas Madrone
Wondering what are the properties of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Texas Madrone? We provide you with everything About Leatherleaf Viburnum and Texas Madrone. Leatherleaf Viburnum doesn't have thorns and Texas Madrone doesn't have thorns. Also Leatherleaf Viburnum does not have fragrant flowers. Leatherleaf Viburnum has allergic reactions like Toxic and Texas Madrone has allergic reactions like Toxic. 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 Leatherleaf Viburnum and Texas Madrone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Texas Madrone
Season and care of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Texas Madrone is important to know. While considering everything about Leatherleaf Viburnum and Texas Madrone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leatherleaf Viburnum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Leatherleaf Viburnum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leatherleaf Viburnum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Leatherleaf Viburnum and Texas Madrone Physical Information
Leatherleaf Viburnum and Texas Madrone physical information is very important for comparison. Leatherleaf Viburnum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm. The color specification of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Texas Madrone are as follows:
Leatherleaf Viburnum flower color: White and Yellow
Leatherleaf Viburnum leaf color: Dark Green
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
- Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Care of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Texas Madrone
Care of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Texas Madrone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leatherleaf Viburnum 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 Leatherleaf Viburnum 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.