Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Europe
Types
Arbutus xalapensis
-
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
dry rocky watercourses
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, 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
-
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Billbugs, Borers, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Gastric disturbances, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Juice of fresh root used for treatment of dropsy
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Root
Other Uses
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Making Perfumes, Used as a flavouring in food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS xalapensis
Iris germanica
Common Name
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
German Iris
In Hindi
Texas Madrone
German Iris
In German
Texas Madrone
German Iris
In French
Texas Madrone
German Iris
In Spanish
Arbutus xalapensis
German Iris
In Greek
Texas Madrone
German Iris
In Portuguese
Texas Madrone
German Iris
In Polish
Texas Madrone
German Iris
In Latin
Texas Madrone
German Iris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ericales
Asparagales
Family
Ericaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Texas Madrone and German Iris
Season and care of Texas Madrone and German Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Madrone and German Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and German Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand and for German Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline and for German Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Texas Madrone and German Iris Physical Information
Texas Madrone and German Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm whereas German Iris height is 71.10 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Texas Madrone and German Iris are as follows:
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
German Iris flower color: Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple and White
- German Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Texas Madrone and German Iris
Care of Texas Madrone and German Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and German Iris 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 German Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.