Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Polynesia
Types
Arbutus xalapensis
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Habitat
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
Forest edges, gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
-
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS xalapensis
Plerandra elegantissima
Common Name
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
False Aralia
In Hindi
Texas Madrone
Aralia
In German
Texas Madrone
falsch Aralia
In French
Texas Madrone
faux Aralia
In Spanish
Arbutus xalapensis
Falso Aralia
In Greek
Texas Madrone
Λάθος Aralia
In Portuguese
Texas Madrone
Aralia false
In Polish
Texas Madrone
fałsz Aralia
In Latin
Texas Madrone
falsum Aralia
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Texas Madrone and False Aralia
Season and care of Texas Madrone and False Aralia is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Madrone and False Aralia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and False Aralia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand and for False Aralia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline and for False Aralia is Neutral, Alkaline.
Texas Madrone and False Aralia Physical Information
Texas Madrone and False Aralia physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm whereas False Aralia height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Madrone and False Aralia are as follows:
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
False Aralia flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- False Aralia leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green and Brown
Care of Texas Madrone and False Aralia
Care of Texas Madrone and False Aralia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and False Aralia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 False Aralia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.