Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Arbutus xalapensis
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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
Loam, Sand
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
-
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
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, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
ARBUTUS xalapensis
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
Texas Madrone
In German
Octopus tree
Texas Madrone
In French
arbre Octopus
Texas Madrone
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Arbutus xalapensis
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Texas Madrone
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Texas Madrone
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Texas Madrone
In Latin
polypus ligno
Texas Madrone
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Texas Madrone
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Texas Madrone is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Texas Madrone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Octopus Tree and Texas Madrone Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Texas Madrone physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Texas Madrone are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
- Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Care of Octopus Tree and Texas Madrone
Care of Octopus Tree and Texas Madrone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree 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.