Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Eastern Asia
Types
Arbutus xalapensis
Acer palmatum
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
6-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Red, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
-
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS xalapensis
ACER palmatum 'Fireglow'
Common Name
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
Fireglow Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple
In Hindi
Texas Madrone
Fireglow मेपल
In German
Texas Madrone
Fireglow Maple
In French
Texas Madrone
fireglow Maple
In Spanish
Arbutus xalapensis
Fireglow arce
In Greek
Texas Madrone
Fireglow Maple
In Portuguese
Texas Madrone
Fireglow bordo
In Polish
Texas Madrone
fireglow Klon
In Latin
Texas Madrone
Viridis Maple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Ericaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Texas Madrone and Fireglow Maple
Season and care of Texas Madrone and Fireglow Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Madrone and Fireglow Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fireglow Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand and for Fireglow Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Fireglow Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Texas Madrone and Fireglow Maple Physical Information
Texas Madrone and Fireglow Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm whereas Fireglow Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Madrone and Fireglow Maple are as follows:
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Fireglow Maple flower color: Red
- Fireglow Maple leaf color: Burgundy and Dark Red
Care of Texas Madrone and Fireglow Maple
Care of Texas Madrone and Fireglow Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Fireglow Maple pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Texas Madrone needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fireglow Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.