Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Europe
Types
Arbutus xalapensis
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular 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
Neutral
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 dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
-
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
-
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS xalapensis
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
Texas Madrone
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Texas Madrone
Sellerie Kohl
In French
Texas Madrone
céleri chou
In Spanish
Arbutus xalapensis
apio col
In Greek
Texas Madrone
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Texas Madrone
aipo couve
In Polish
Texas Madrone
seler Kapusta
In Latin
Texas Madrone
Brassica apium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Brassicales
Family
Ericaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Texas Madrone and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Texas Madrone and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Madrone and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Texas Madrone and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Texas Madrone and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Texas Madrone and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Texas Madrone and Celery Cabbage
Care of Texas Madrone and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Celery Cabbage pruning is done 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 Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.