Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Arbutus xalapensis
Celeste, Malta, Sugar
Number of Varieties
10
10
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
6-10
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
-
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Poisonous when unripe
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Garland
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS xalapensis
FICUS carica 'Celeste'
Common Name
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
Celeste Fig, Fig
In Hindi
Texas Madrone
अंजीर
In German
Texas Madrone
Echte Feige
In French
Texas Madrone
Ficus carica
In Spanish
Arbutus xalapensis
Ficus carica
In Greek
Texas Madrone
Celeste Fig
In Portuguese
Texas Madrone
Figueira-comum
In Polish
Texas Madrone
Figowiec pospolity
In Latin
Texas Madrone
Ficus carica
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Texas Madrone and Celeste Fig
Season and care of Texas Madrone and Celeste Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Madrone and Celeste Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celeste Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand and for Celeste Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Celeste Fig is Acidic, Neutral.
Texas Madrone and Celeste Fig Physical Information
Texas Madrone and Celeste Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm whereas Celeste Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Madrone and Celeste Fig are as follows:
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Celeste Fig flower color: Green
- Celeste Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Texas Madrone and Celeste Fig
Care of Texas Madrone and Celeste Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Celeste Fig 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 Celeste Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.