Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Types
-
Arbutus xalapensis
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
7-11
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Red
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green, Tan
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
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
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
CALLIANDRA californica
ARBUTUS xalapensis
Common Name
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
In Hindi
tabardillo
Texas Madrone
In German
tabardillo
Texas Madrone
In French
tabardillo
Texas Madrone
In Spanish
tabardillo
Arbutus xalapensis
In Greek
Tabardillo
Texas Madrone
In Portuguese
Tabardillo
Texas Madrone
In Polish
Tabardillo
Texas Madrone
In Latin
Tabardillo
Texas Madrone
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Tabardillo and Texas Madrone
Season and care of Tabardillo and Texas Madrone is important to know. While considering everything about Tabardillo and Texas Madrone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabardillo season is Spring and Fall and Texas Madrone season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand and for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tabardillo and Texas Madrone Physical Information
Tabardillo and Texas Madrone physical information is very important for comparison. Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo and Texas Madrone are as follows:
Tabardillo flower color: Red
Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
- Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Care of Tabardillo and Texas Madrone
Care of Tabardillo and Texas Madrone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo 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.