Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Japan
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Types
V. vitis-idaea var. vitis-idaea, V. vitis-idaea var. minus Lodd
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain tops, Rocky areas
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, 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
Round
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
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, when new, water every week
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
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
No pruning needed in the early stages
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Bog Garden, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
VACCINIUM vitis-idaea
ARBUTUS xalapensis
Common Name
Lingonberry
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
In Hindi
Lingonberry
Texas Madrone
In German
Preiselbeere
Texas Madrone
In French
Airelle
Texas Madrone
In Spanish
Lingonberry
Arbutus xalapensis
In Greek
Lingonberry
Texas Madrone
In Portuguese
Lingonberry
Texas Madrone
In Polish
borówki brusznicy
Texas Madrone
In Latin
Lingonberry
Texas Madrone
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
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 Lingonberry and Texas Madrone
Wondering what are the properties of Lingonberry and Texas Madrone? We provide you with everything About Lingonberry and Texas Madrone. Lingonberry doesn't have thorns and Texas Madrone doesn't have thorns. Also Lingonberry does not have fragrant flowers. Lingonberry has allergic reactions like Nausea and Vomiting and Texas Madrone has allergic reactions like Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Lingonberry and Texas Madrone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lingonberry and Texas Madrone
Season and care of Lingonberry and Texas Madrone is important to know. While considering everything about Lingonberry and Texas Madrone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lingonberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lingonberry is Loam, Sand and for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lingonberry is Acidic and for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lingonberry and Texas Madrone Physical Information
Lingonberry and Texas Madrone physical information is very important for comparison. Lingonberry height is 10.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm. The color specification of Lingonberry and Texas Madrone are as follows:
Lingonberry flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Lingonberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
- Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Care of Lingonberry and Texas Madrone
Care of Lingonberry and Texas Madrone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lingonberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lingonberry 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.