Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Types
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Open areas
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
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
Pinnate
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
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Mulch, slow-release fertilizers
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
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, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
MAHONIA fortunei
ARBUTUS xalapensis
Common Name
Mahonia
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
In Hindi
Mahonia
Texas Madrone
In German
Mahonia
Texas Madrone
In French
Mahonia
Texas Madrone
In Spanish
Mahonia
Arbutus xalapensis
In Greek
Mahonia
Texas Madrone
In Portuguese
mahonia
Texas Madrone
In Polish
Mahonia
Texas Madrone
In Latin
Mahonia
Texas Madrone
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Ericales
Family
Berberidaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Mahonia and Texas Madrone
Wondering what are the properties of Mahonia and Texas Madrone? We provide you with everything About Mahonia and Texas Madrone. Mahonia has thorns and Texas Madrone doesn't have thorns. Also Mahonia does not have fragrant flowers. Mahonia has allergic reactions like Heartburn, Itchiness and Skin irritation and Texas Madrone has allergic reactions like Heartburn, Itchiness and Skin irritation. 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 Mahonia and Texas Madrone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mahonia and Texas Madrone
Season and care of Mahonia and Texas Madrone is important to know. While considering everything about Mahonia and Texas Madrone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mahonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mahonia is Clay, Loam and for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mahonia and Texas Madrone Physical Information
Mahonia and Texas Madrone physical information is very important for comparison. Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm. The color specification of Mahonia and Texas Madrone are as follows:
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
- Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Care of Mahonia and Texas Madrone
Care of Mahonia and Texas Madrone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Mahonia 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.