Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Needs less watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Not Available
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS xalapensis
Terminalia arjuna
Common Name
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
Arjuna
In Hindi
Texas Madrone
अर्जुन वृक्ष
In German
Texas Madrone
Terminalia arjuna
In French
Texas Madrone
Terminalia arjuna
In Spanish
Arbutus xalapensis
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Greek
Texas Madrone
arjuna
In Portuguese
Texas Madrone
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Polish
Texas Madrone
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Latin
Texas Madrone
arjuna
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Texas Madrone and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of Texas Madrone and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Madrone and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arjuna Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Texas Madrone and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
Texas Madrone and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Texas Madrone and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
- Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Texas Madrone and Arjuna Tree
Care of Texas Madrone and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
