Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
10-14
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
11-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Not Available
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS xalapensis
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
Texas Madrone
carambola पेड़
In German
Texas Madrone
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Texas Madrone
arbre carambole
In Spanish
Arbutus xalapensis
árbol de carambola
In Greek
Texas Madrone
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
Texas Madrone
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Texas Madrone
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Texas Madrone
carambola ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
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
Properties of Texas Madrone and Carambola
Wondering what are the properties of Texas Madrone and Carambola? We provide you with everything About Texas Madrone and Carambola. Texas Madrone doesn't have thorns and Carambola doesn't have thorns. Also Texas Madrone does not have fragrant flowers. Texas Madrone has allergic reactions like Not Available and Carambola has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Texas Madrone and Carambola and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Texas Madrone and Carambola
Season and care of Texas Madrone and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Madrone and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carambola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Texas Madrone and Carambola Physical Information
Texas Madrone and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Madrone and Carambola are as follows:
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Texas Madrone and Carambola
Care of Texas Madrone and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Texas Madrone needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.