Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
moist forests, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-2
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Needs very little water
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Not Available
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS xalapensis
Averrhoa bilimbi
Common Name
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
Bilimbi, Mimbro
In Hindi
Texas Madrone
Bilimbi
In German
Texas Madrone
bilimbi
In French
Texas Madrone
bilimbi
In Spanish
Arbutus xalapensis
bilimbi
In Greek
Texas Madrone
bilimbi
In Portuguese
Texas Madrone
bilimbi
In Polish
Texas Madrone
bilimbi
In Latin
Texas Madrone
Rondo Beardtongue
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Oxalidales
Family
Ericaceae
Oxalidaceae
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 Bilimbi
Season and care of Texas Madrone and Bilimbi is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Madrone and Bilimbi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bilimbi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand and for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Texas Madrone and Bilimbi Physical Information
Texas Madrone and Bilimbi physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm whereas Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Texas Madrone and Bilimbi are as follows:
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Care of Texas Madrone and Bilimbi
Care of Texas Madrone and Bilimbi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, 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 Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.