Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Arbutus xalapensis
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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 dead branches
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
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Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
ARBUTUS xalapensis
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Texas Madrone
In German
Red Buckeye
Texas Madrone
In French
Red Buckeye
Texas Madrone
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Arbutus xalapensis
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Texas Madrone
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Texas Madrone
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Texas Madrone
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Texas Madrone
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Texas Madrone
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Texas Madrone is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Texas Madrone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Texas Madrone Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Texas Madrone physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Texas Madrone are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
- Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Care of Red Buckeye and Texas Madrone
Care of Red Buckeye and Texas Madrone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Red Buckeye 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.