Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
China
Types
Arbutus xalapensis
Ginkgo biloba
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
Deciduous forests, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Orange, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
-
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Blood anti-coagulant, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Can be made into a herbal tea, Condiment, Cosmetics, Medicinal oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS xalapensis
GINKGO biloba 'Chi-chi'
Common Name
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
Ginkgo
In Hindi
Texas Madrone
बालकुवारी
In German
Texas Madrone
Tempelbaum, Ginkgobaum
In French
Texas Madrone
Arbre sacré des temples d'Asie, Arbre aux mille écus
In Spanish
Arbutus xalapensis
Gingo, Árbol de oro
In Greek
Texas Madrone
Γιγκο, Γκίνγκο
In Portuguese
Texas Madrone
Nogueira-do-Japão
In Polish
Texas Madrone
Miłorząb chiński, Miłorząb dwudzielny
In Latin
Texas Madrone
Gingko
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Ginkgophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Ginkgoopsida
Order
Ericales
Ginkgoales
Family
Ericaceae
Ginkgoaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Cycad
Season and Care of Texas Madrone and Ginkgo
Season and care of Texas Madrone and Ginkgo is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Madrone and Ginkgo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ginkgo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand and for Ginkgo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ginkgo is Acidic, Neutral.
Texas Madrone and Ginkgo Physical Information
Texas Madrone and Ginkgo physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm whereas Ginkgo height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Madrone and Ginkgo are as follows:
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Ginkgo flower color: Yellow green
- Ginkgo leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Texas Madrone and Ginkgo
Care of Texas Madrone and Ginkgo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Ginkgo 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 Ginkgo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.