Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Arbutus xalapensis
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Green
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
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In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Average Water
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
Yes
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS xalapensis
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
Texas Madrone
Hydrangea
In German
Texas Madrone
Hortensie
In French
Texas Madrone
Hortensia
In Spanish
Arbutus xalapensis
Hortensia
In Greek
Texas Madrone
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Texas Madrone
Hortênsia
In Polish
Texas Madrone
Hortensja
In Latin
Texas Madrone
Hibiscus
Family
Ericaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Texas Madrone and Chaco
Wondering what are the properties of Texas Madrone and Chaco? We provide you with everything About Texas Madrone and Chaco. Texas Madrone doesn't have thorns and Chaco doesn't have thorns. Also Texas Madrone does not have fragrant flowers. Texas Madrone has allergic reactions like and Chaco has allergic reactions like . 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 Chaco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Texas Madrone and Chaco
Season and care of Texas Madrone and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Madrone and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Texas Madrone and Chaco Physical Information
Texas Madrone and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Texas Madrone and Chaco are as follows:
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Texas Madrone and Chaco
Care of Texas Madrone and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Chaco 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 Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.