Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Tree
Origin
Madagascar
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Dry root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Squirrels
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Gastric, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Dysentry, Intestinal irritations, Small pox, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Application in Furniture, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Herbicide
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
JUGLANS cinerea
Common Name
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
Butternut
In Hindi
Madagascar palm
Butternut Tree
In German
Madagaskarpalme
Butternut Baum
In French
Pachypodium de Madagascar
noyer cendré
In Spanish
Palma de Madagascar
árbol de nogal
In Greek
Pachypodium
Butternut Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
Árvore Butternut
In Polish
Pachypodium
butternut Drzewo
In Latin
Mandacaru
Butternut ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Juglandales
Family
Apocynaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
pachypodium
Juglans
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Malouetieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apocynoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Madagascar palm and Butternut Tree
Season and care of Madagascar palm and Butternut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar palm and Butternut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Butternut Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar palm is Sand and for Butternut Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Butternut Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Madagascar palm and Butternut Tree Physical Information
Madagascar palm and Butternut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Butternut Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Madagascar palm and Butternut Tree are as follows:
Madagascar palm flower color: White
Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Butternut Tree flower color: Yellow green
- Butternut Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Madagascar palm and Butternut Tree
Care of Madagascar palm and Butternut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Madagascar palm pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Butternut Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butternut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.