Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Not Available
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS xalapensis
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
Common Name
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
Texas Madrone
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
In German
Texas Madrone
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In French
Texas Madrone
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Spanish
Arbutus xalapensis
Alphonse Karr Bambú
In Greek
Texas Madrone
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Texas Madrone
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Polish
Texas Madrone
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Latin
Texas Madrone
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Not Available
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Texas Madrone and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Season and care of Texas Madrone and Alphonse Karr Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Madrone and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Texas Madrone and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Physical Information
Texas Madrone and Alphonse Karr Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm whereas Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Texas Madrone and Alphonse Karr Bamboo are as follows:
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Texas Madrone and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Care of Texas Madrone and Alphonse Karr Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Texas Madrone needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.