Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Types
Arbutus xalapensis
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Orange
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Orange
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
-
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Allergy
-
Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant
-
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS xalapensis
Prunus avium
Common Name
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
Cherry Tree
In Hindi
Texas Madrone
चेरी का पेड़
In German
Texas Madrone
Kirschbaum
In French
Texas Madrone
Cerisier
In Spanish
Arbutus xalapensis
Cerezo
In Greek
Texas Madrone
κερασιά
In Portuguese
Texas Madrone
árvore de cereja
In Polish
Texas Madrone
wiśniowe drzewo
In Latin
Texas Madrone
Cherry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Texas Madrone and Cherry Tree
Season and care of Texas Madrone and Cherry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Madrone and Cherry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cherry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand and for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic.
Texas Madrone and Cherry Tree Physical Information
Texas Madrone and Cherry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm whereas Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm. The color specification of Texas Madrone and Cherry Tree are as follows:
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Cherry Tree flower color: White
- Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Texas Madrone and Cherry Tree
Care of Texas Madrone and Cherry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Cherry Tree pruning is done Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Texas Madrone needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.