Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Gold, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Weevils
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Oral Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Detoxification, Digestive, Improve heart health, osteoporosis
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PERSEA americana 'Stewart'( Mexican Strain)
Arbutus menziesii
Common Name
Avocado, Mexican Avocado
Arbutus
In Hindi
Mexican Avocado
सदाबहार
In German
Mexican Avocado
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Mexican Avocado
arbousier
In Spanish
Mexican Avocado
Arbitus
In Greek
Mexican Avocado
κουμαριά
In Portuguese
Mexican Avocado
árbuto
In Polish
Mexican Avocado
mącznik
In Latin
Mexican Avocado
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Lauraceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Arbutoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Avocado and Arbutus
Season and care of Mexican Avocado and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Avocado and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Avocado season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mexican Avocado is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Avocado is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican Avocado and Arbutus Physical Information
Mexican Avocado and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Avocado height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Avocado and Arbutus are as follows:
Mexican Avocado flower color: White and Yellow
Mexican Avocado leaf color: Dark Green
Arbutus flower color: White
- Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mexican Avocado and Arbutus
Care of Mexican Avocado and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Avocado pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mexican Avocado needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.