Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
China, Japan
Types
Not Available
Aurea,Kaizuka,Plumosa Aurea
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Light Yellow Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Blue Black, Purple Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Early Spring, Mid Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Not Available
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Applicable
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Antirheumatic, Hemostatic, Hepatic, Skin Diseases, Skin wounds, treating tumours
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Decoration Purposes, Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS xalapensis
JUNIPERUS chinensis
Common Name
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
Chinese Juniper
In Hindi
Texas Madrone
चीनी जुनिपर
In German
Texas Madrone
chinesische Wacholder
In French
Texas Madrone
genévrier de Chine
In Spanish
Arbutus xalapensis
enebro chino
In Greek
Texas Madrone
Κινέζικα αρκεύθου
In Portuguese
Texas Madrone
zimbro chinês
In Polish
Texas Madrone
jałowiec chiński
In Latin
Texas Madrone
Chinese iuniperorum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cupressoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Texas Madrone and Chinese Juniper
Season and care of Texas Madrone and Chinese Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Madrone and Chinese Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinese Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand and for Chinese Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Texas Madrone and Chinese Juniper Physical Information
Texas Madrone and Chinese Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm whereas Chinese Juniper height is 60.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Madrone and Chinese Juniper are as follows:
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Chinese Juniper flower color: Light Yellow Green
- Chinese Juniper leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Texas Madrone and Chinese Juniper
Care of Texas Madrone and Chinese Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Chinese Juniper 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 Chinese Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.